1St Line Support Engineer

We are looking for a 1st Line Support Engineer to join our growing team of like-minded tech people. Should you choose to accept, your responsibilities will encompass: Supporting Windows networks, including associated cloud services, infrastructure and connectivity provide 1st Line technical support to clients.
Troubleshoot and fix technical faults and issues.
Respond to client queries and service requests.
Assist with user rights, passwords, accounts.
Handle basic security administration.
Diagnose issues and explain technical details clearly.
Up to half of your time will be onsite visiting our clients.

Our perfect candidate should have a wealth of knowledge spanning various technologies and being able to use these skills to troubleshoot and deliver five star solutions that keep our clients happy is a must!

Customer service is paramount to us, which is why we only look for candidates with excellent customer facing skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Your friendly tech-savviness will truly shine here.

razorblue requirements:

We know its unrealistic to find someone who ticks all of these boxes (extra points if you do), which is why we seek those eager to develop over time through our development resources and peer learning. If this aligns with your own personal growth mindset, we would love you to apply.

Strong communication, and relationship-building skills
Administering Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange Server & Office 365
Comp TIA, Relevant Apprenticeship or higher education
Degree or degree equivalent qualifications is desirable
People centric approach & service
Competent with Windows desktop & application support
Tablet and mobile device support
Basic network troubleshooting incl. ping and trace route
An understanding of razorblue's business, clients and the market it works in
Active Directory and Exchange administrative skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Group Policy
An understanding of Microsoft Azure AD Sync and Azure AD Connect
Excellent conversational fluency in English is required to clearly explain complex technical issues

Continuous learning and development are central to our culture, and we heavily invest in elevating our people, not just hiring those already at an expert level.

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our application or interview process. We're here to support you.

razorblue gives:

Working for an IT partner isn’t for the faint hearted, it requires drive, passion for technology, collaboration, and a drive to innovate.If you want to learn more about the IT domain as a whole or specialise in one particular area, you can do that here. We are not looking for the most qualified people, but people who have a true drive to learn and a passion for the technology sector. Our learning and development opportunities, paired with our teams drive for learning, resulted in 34 promotions being granted in 2022.We operate a hybrid working policy across most roles and often get asked why we haven’t made the decision to go fully remote… For us, natural learning opportunities are invaluable and office working enables this and has also inspired our collective culture of teamwork.

Our other benefits include:
Base salary of £23,500 per annum depending on skills and knowledge
Hybrid working
Flexitime hours to suit your work life fit
25 days holidays per annum + public holidays + the ability to purchase up to 10 more
Your birthday off (Obviously!)
£2000 Referral Scheme Bonus – if you know any other techies that want to join razorblue!
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption + Baby bonus (Family is important to us)
Fully funded training and accreditations to expand your skillset
Two paid charity volunteering days per year (corporate social responsibility is important us) Discounted Broadband (Necessity)
Life insurance Private Health Insurance with AXA Health
Quarterly team social fund
Cycle to Work scheme
Gear up with the latest tech toys through our partnership with Currys
Cruise around in an eco-friendly electric car with our EV Scheme

razorblue are:
Our story began in the early 2000’s with one employee, 17 year old, (now CEO) Dan. We’ve grown a bit since then, razorblue now has over 170 employees across the UK, 7 offices, 500 clients across the UK, and a trophy cabinet bursting with awards.Our astonishing 35% year-on-year growth can be attributed to the powerful impact of the ongoing wave of digital transformation and to the dedication of our amazing team.

We stay ahead of the curve, adopting the latest technologies and working in partnership with industry leading suppliers.

Our Managed IT Services provide 24/7 proactive support for our clients with a specialist in-house service team based in the UK. We are all about finding expert technology solutions for complicated business problems using our unique and comprehensive, end-to-end product portfolio.

We have the best people working for us, and we want them to grow and flourish. We invest heavily in our internal teams giving them plenty of opportunities to develop and progress.
As a result of people development, our employees stick around. #teamrazorblue use their expertise in innovative ways to help our clients grow and succeed through new technologies.

Agencies/Recruiters Please Note:
To maintain an efficient and direct application process, we ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding our vacancies. We encourage individual candidates to apply directly through our website, as it enables us to manage our hiring process more effectively. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and contributes to our efforts in finding the best possible fit for our team. Rest assured; we'll reach out if we ever need assistance from agencies. Thanks for understanding!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Stockton-On-Tees (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockton-On-Tees