About The Role
The role
Due to the expansion of our IT Department we are looking for a new team member to take on the role of Network Technician. You will serve as the first point of contact for IT assistance to our store network and head office. This position is based onsite at our Head Office on the edge of the City Centre, but occasional travel and overnight stays may be required.
Key responsibilities are:
1st line support, diagnosing hardware and software faults and solving technical and applications problems
Liaise with end-users to ensure issues are resolved
Helpdesk support on a variety of back office applications I
nstall and configure computer hardware, operating systems and applications
Set up new hardware and recycle old hardware
Approve permission change requests and starter and leaver management
Assist with the support of Active Directory
Ensure licences are assigned and/or renewed as needed
Assist with the roll-out of new applications
Liaise with external contractors and suppliers as needed Hardware Support - e.g. PCs, Laptops, printers, photocopiers, office moves etc.
Management of Users/User Environment - Application management, network environment, PC and DesktopWhat you’ll need - skills and experience:
The ideal candidate will be able to prioritise their own work load and adapt to any issues. We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude and the ability to build rapport with the rest of the business. You should be friendly and easy to talk to with effective communication skills.
Key Skills:
Office 365 Administration & Support Windows 10 & 11 Administration & Support Active Directory, Azure and Exchange Administration New user setups and mailbox creation (User Accounts, Microsoft 365)
Good problem solving ability & excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills
Have a full driving licence as travel to other sites will be required
Qualifications / Education & Experience:
Bachelors/Masters Degree in Computing or equivalent experience Experience using Office 365 administration 2 plus years experience in Technical Support Role Strong understanding of exchange online, SharePoint and One Drive Experience with Active Directory and Azure AD Desirable Skills: Veeam backup Cisco Meraki (Router & Switches Configuration) VMware
Benefits
What you’ll get in return for your commitment:
Staff Discounts
Healthcare Cash plans
A company pension scheme
Life Cover
Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services
Discounts on 100's of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping
Role specific training and development
Proactive promotion of internal candidates
Paid Breaks
Free Tea & Coffee
About The Company
Where you’ll be working:
Machine Mart are the UK’s leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With stores nationwide and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth