GK Recruitment
Description
We are delighted to be recruiting for an IT Support Analyst to join a proactive IT support team based in Blackpool, supporting their 60 internal users, and dealing with general IT support queries.
The main responsibilities include prioritising user requirements, overseeing system upgrades, and researching new tools. In this role, you should be highly analytical and able to understand business needs. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential. End-user support and customer-centricity are at the forefront of the role.
The role will be conducted from their office in Blackpool. However, the initial training with be in Skelmersdale at their HQ
The main Duties & Responsibilities expected from the IT Support Analys t will be:
Communicate with stakeholders to understand their requirements
Pick up tickets from the IT helpdesk platform and ensure they are responded to within the operational level agreement between the IT function and the business
Escalate tickets to the development or business analyst functions as appropriate
Monitor IT systems proactively to ensure they are maintained in good working order
Responsible for checking and ensuring daily backups have been completed
Monitoring system security and patching levels
Design efficient IT systems to meet business and technology needs
Contact center telephony administration • Gather feedback from end-users about system Performance
Plan and oversee projects (, upgrades, hardware/software installations)
Provide advice and technical training
Keep abreast of technology trends and developments
Diagnose and troubleshoot PC errors.
Be available for on-call support as needed.
Experience and skills required from the IT Support Analyst will be:
Experience with Windows desktop and server environments
Windows server administration skills
Experience with cloud services (Office 365, Microsoft Azure) a plus
Problem-solving attitude and aptitude
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to manage own workload effectively
Excellent time management skills
Attention to detail
An ability to Take ownership
Experience in the following technologies is desirable –
Windows desktop operating systems
Windows Server
Microsoft 365 and Active Directory
IIS Administration
Salary: £25,000 + BENEFITS
In return, we can offer you an exciting career in a growing company with an excellent salary to £25,000 base, a career path with an additional benefits package
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