Service Desk Engineer (2nd Line) - 3 month FTC

Summary: The Service Desk Engineer role is a 3-month fixed-term contract based in London, focusing on providing first and second-line IT support within a retail environment. The position involves troubleshooting various hardware, software, and network issues while managing service requests and escalating complex problems as necessary. Candidates will gain exposure to a range of technologies and are expected to have a customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills. This role is ideal for individuals looking to advance their skills and experience in IT support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first and second-line IT Support via phone, email, chat or in-person for both shop and head office staff
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues (Windows/MacOS, Office 365, AD, Azure, VPN, Printers, EPOS)
• Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, peripherals, and mobile devices
• Follow security protocols and report potential security risks according to security incident management procedures
• Logging and track Incidents and requests using ITSM tools
• Support and guide colleagues through step-by-step solutions and provide basic training and onboarding assistance for new joiners
• Install, maintain and support current and future applications
• Creating and contributing to policies, processes, and procedures in the knowledgebase
• Prioritising and managing several open cases and mini projects at one time
• Ensure appropriate standards and procedures are always adhered to
• Escalation of complex Incidents and requests to relevant teams/departments or 3rd parties
• Basic Active Directory/Exchange Administration, and Azure Entra administration
• Basic networking configuration and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN)
• Patching, hot fixes and virus updates
• Assisting IT Support Analysts with a variety of escalations
• Assisting Store technology team with escalations and ongoing new technology implementations
• Communicating with 3rd party suppliers

Key Skills:

• Experience in IT Supporting roles of at least 2 years (Service Desk, Help Desk, Desktop Support)
• Experience working in a retail environment is beneficial
• Competent with Microsoft Windows 11 and Office
• Knowledge in administering ADUC, Azure, Exchange, EPOS Systems, and BAU Windows Updates
• Basic networking (TCP/IP, VPN, Wi-Fi)
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Clear and articulate telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills and a logical approach to problem solving
• Calm under pressure

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT