AddressAbout The Role
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, friendly and supportive IT Field Service Technician to join our busy IT Team based in Syston.
Reporting to the Network and Field Operations Manager, you will be responsible for providing 1st and 2nd line IT support both remotely and on site, travel to multiple sites across the UK to assist in setting up the IT Infrastructure in new sites and maintaining hardware and software on existing sites.
Main Duties
- Assist the helpdesk to resolve 1st and 2nd line support tickets.
- Assist in setting up staff and education computers, phones and networking equipment for new sites and acquisitions where required
- When not on site, assist the helpdesk with telephone and remote support to our users
- Be available to travel to site in the event that faults cannot be resolved remotely
- To provide remote and on site network support and maintenance
- Assist the helpdesk with user administration tasks on Compass’s IT Systems.
- Other tasks as deemed necessary by the Network & Field Operations Manager, IT Service Manager and Head of Group IT
Experience
- Experience in a similar role is highly desirable, though training will be given to the successful applicant.
Skills
- Be able to work with staff at all levels
- Be able to work under your own initiative and prioritise work accordingly
- Ability to analyse and solve technical problems
- Good communication and people skills with a focus on customer service
- Experience and understanding of Helpdesk Ticket systems
- A good understanding of Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems
- A basic understanding of Microsoft Server Operating Systems
- A basic understanding of Active Directory and Windows Domain based networks
- A good understanding of Microsoft Office and other commonly used software applications
- An excellent understanding of computer networking, LAN’s, VLANs, Subnets etc.
- A networking qualification (CompTIA N+, CCENT, CCNA) is desirable, otherwise willingness to study and attain one or more of these qualifications is essential.
Why choose us?
- Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments including optical and dental with MediCash.
- Win up to £150 per month in our REACH awards.
- Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays.
- Additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half day festive shopping day.
- Life Assurance Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, technology and cycle to work.
- Clear progression pathways with our Management Training programme.
- £100/month car allowance + 45p/mile milage expenses.
Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.
