?? Preston ?? Full-time | Permanent
Our client is a manufacturer supplying specialist retailers, contractors and interior designers with window furnishing products, both off the shelf and made to measure.
Our business has grown year on year, we have a passion to continue growing the business and re-invest profits into refreshing our product range and improving infrastructure. Due to growth we are looking to ad an additional head to our IT Support team.
The Role...
To provide 1 st & 2 nd line support to users for all PC hardware, software and associated peripherals. This includes escalating internally or redirecting support requests to the software / hardware supplier where necessary.
To manage and resolve support calls on the IT Helpdesk and document their outcome to facilitate the resolution of common queries, including pro-actively providing information to users on the progress of outstanding support calls and ensuring messages are passed on to the relevant people.
Maintaining the IT Departments technical documentation, guidelines and procedures to ensure they are up to date.
To deploy and maintain PCs and associated peripherals including the redeployment of existing equipment to agreed standards, by performing upgrades, new installations and carrying out routine procedures.
To create user accounts for new starters on AD, Email systems and ERP systems
Complete daily checklist to identify any issues early. Any issues discovered need to be resolved as per SLAs.
To install and configure operating systems and other software to agreed standards.
Assist in the compilation and maintenance of an accurate inventory of hardware and software.
About You
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage own workload and prioritise jobs appropriately.
Ability to research unfamiliar topics and to keep knowledge up to date with current technology.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Good communication skills, even when under pressure.
Ability to follow established IT policies and procedures.
Willingness to develop role as business grows.
A recent working knowledge will be required of:
Microsoft Windows Server
Active Directory
Office 365
Microsoft Windows 11/10
iOS
PC/laptop hardware
Multifunction, plotter, laser and label printers
Server/storage hardware
Virtualisation technology
Networking - switches, routers, wireless and VPN
IP Telephony
What's in it for you?
£28,000 - £30,000
25 days holidays plus bank holidays
Monday - Friday 08.30am - 5pm - in office role
Free on site parking
Pension scheme
Cycle to scheme work, gym onsite
Hardship fund
Simply Health Plan - which gives costs towards opticians, dentist, physiotherapy etc
Not ready to apply?
If youre looking for some moreinformation,then please give us a call
Speak to Amy Hutcheson
Principal Consultant
T: ? 01254 311477
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