Leading business in central Truro is looking to recruit an IT Support Technician to join their incredible team.

My client strives to deliver an outstanding information systems and technology service that will maximise operational capability. The IT Support Technician role provides support to the IT service users throughout the organisation and oversees the technology infrastructure that is the foundation to providing an efficient, flexible and secure IT Service.

Who are we looking for?

The role of the IT Support Technician will be to provide IT Support and act as first point of contact for IT users for the reporting of problems and issues with PCs, Networking and Telephony and to identify the most appropriate approach to resolving the problem/issue.

You will build strong relationships with all information technology users and teams enabling them to maximise their use of technology and systems throughout the whole organisation.

The ideal candidate will have good organisation, IT support and communication skills that will drive organisation efficiency, support the implementation and maintenance of information technology and systems that make a real difference both to the way we engage with our supporters, and deliver aid to our beneficiaries.

Main Role & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and solve IT system and end users’ problems.
• Proactively monitor and maintain computer systems using RMM software and other logging/monitoring tools.
• Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults, replacing parts as and when needed, and escalating as required.
• Support and maintain company telephony, mobile phones, and their respective management platforms.
• Administrative support for M365 via Azure Active Directory including the management of user accounts, SharePoint sites and MS Teams.
• Provide initial inductions to new colleagues and assist in the delivery of new training courses.
• Create and maintain documentation for all IT systems (policies, processes and procedures).
• Assist with the implementation of IT solutions (hardware and software) and in the creation of automated processes to maximise business efficiency.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware updates/upgrades.
• Provide cover for the IT Service Desk Manager as appropriate.
• Work on other IT related projects as and when required.
• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
  

Essential skills & experience:

• Experience of working in a team providing day to day IT support at a technical level
• In-depth knowledge and experience of the full Microsoft 365 suite of products
• Good understanding of PC/Laptop/Tablet setup and configuration using MS Windows OS
• Experience of supporting SharePoint/Team sites
• A good approach to resolving systems and technology problems.
• Use of RMM tools for proactive monitoring of IT Systems and networks
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with colleagues, the public and external partners at all levels.
• Calm ‘can do’ attitude with an ability to work well in a pressurised environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills plus ability to multi-task and work to deadlines within a busy office environment
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as working on own initiative.
• Able to appraise situations and make decisions accordingly.
• Process driven, attentive to detail, and with a keen eye for improvement to support productivity
• Ability to solve issues in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written with the ability to translate technical information for end user.
• Professional and positive manner and approach; able to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.
• Employment rights to live and work in the UK.
  

For more information, please apply today.

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