Contract IT Service Desk Engineer

Spectrum IT are working with a local Portsmouth client to help them find a local Contract IT Service Desk Engineer with extensive experience in Google based environments (Google Workspace) . This contract role has been deemed OUTSIDE IR35, will be for an initial 3 month period. You will be required to be onsite 4 days per week (1 day remote working per week). Role: As the IT Service Desk Engineer you will act as the initial point of contact for IT assistance. You'll be passionate about ensuring business team members receive timely, effective, and professional support for their technical needs. Overall you'll play a crucial role in maintaining operational efficiency and enhancing the user experience. As an IT support specialist, you will work with end-users to resolve issues and play a key role in ensuring seamless IT support across the business. You'll report into the Service Desk Manager / IT Operations and provide a mixture of software and hardware support. Including: Google Workspace Azure Gsuite and Office 365 Apple MacBooks, Dell laptops and Chromebooks In this role, you'll support a range of collaboration and communication tools such as video conferencing systems and messaging platforms, including Zoom, Slack, and Google Meet . You'll also play a key part in resolving everyday system and software issues across various SaaS applications. Additionally, you'll be involved in hardware management and asset tracking, ensuring an organised and well-maintained inventory. Success in this position goes beyond technical know-how. It demands someone who is self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of working independently while continuously seeking to improve and learn. You'll need to be a proactive and accountable problem-solver who works with a sense of urgency and delivers effective solutions. A strong focus on customer service is essential, ensuring a smooth and professional IT experience for all users, including senior leadership and executive teams. Skills / Experience: Proven experience in a 1st/2nd line IT support role. Extensive experience with Google Workspace support Experience with Okta (is a plus) Experience in fast-paced environments is desirable. Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Service-oriented with excellent communication skills, comfortable working with all levels of an organisation. A proactive and eager-to-learn mindset. For more information, please apply with an updated CV and clear Google Workspace/GSuite experience. This is a predominantly onsite role, candidates will need to be within a commutable distance to Portsmouth. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.