It Support Engineer

Our client requires a Helpdesk/IT support Engineer with 2/3-year prior experience to join a 6 strong IT team based at their Bradford head office, looking after a variety of IT Hardware, Software and a user base of 200+ at multiple sites based around the UK.
The Helpdesk/IT Support Engineer will report to the IT Manager & Network Manager. The engineer is tasked with providing optimal value to our business by providing IT support at the first and second line for their head office & sites around the UK.

Job Responsibilities:

•        Be the first point of contract for all Helpdesk calls
•        Administer/Support the Microsoft servers, Virtualized environment, mainframe & cloud infrastructure
•        Receiving and responding to incoming calls and support tickets through numerous channels of communication including email, telephone, internal requests, and automated alerts.
•        Remotely diagnose and troubleshoot workstations, laptops, printers, VOIP telephones, mobiles, VPN and various software packages
•        Performing daily checks, updates and maintenance to maximise the performance and availability of infrastructure and applications within the business
•        Escalate relevant and more complex work to other members of the IT team
•        Working with 3rd party vendors to resolve 3rd line issues

Soft skills required:

•        Able to use own initiative
•        Excellent communication skills
•        Problem Solver
•        Excellent Telephone Manner

Technical Skills required

•        Helpdesk call logging software exposure
•        Microsoft Windows 10/11 Desktop administration
•        Microsoft Server 2016/2019 administration
•        Office 365 administration
•        Microsoft AD & GPO administration
•        VMware & virtual server administration
•        Linux server administration
•        Malware identification and removal
•        IP Networking & Troubleshooting
•        Computer OS Installation / Upgrades
•        Remote Software Installation / Software Patching

This role is office based working 37.5 hours p/week. Benefits include 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension, death in service and health care plans.

Sona Resourcing LTD acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.