Senior IT Support Analyst - Stoke-On-Trent Offices

England Permanent View Job Description
A Senior IT Support Analyst is sought after to handle and respond to various technical issues and provide solutions in a timely manner. This role requires expertise in a wide range of IT areas, with a focus on maintaining the smooth operation of the company's computer systems,and the experience and ability to work alone on site
  • join fast paced IT team during a period of growth for the company
  • Based at the companies Stoke offices

About Our Client

The largest integrated forestry business in the UK operates across five main divisions: tree nurseries, forestry management, sawmilling, timber manufacturing, and energy. With a turnover of approximately £700 million and a production capacity exceeding 1.2 million m³ of sawn timber annually, this company became part of Europe's largest group in the sawmill and solid wood processing industry following its acquisition in early 2022, which brought together a cumulative annual turnover of €2.6 billion and around 5,000 employees.

Job Description



Providing 1st and 2nd Line technical support to users by, monitoring and prioritizing, user requests using our IT helpdesk system, ensuring all user tickets are assigned, responded to and closed off within SLA.

  • Diagnosing software and hardware problems, as well as undertaking repairs and upgrades.
  • Monitoring alerts and acting as first response, escalating where required.
  • Monitoring and maintaining backup systems across the business.
  • Assisting in the installation and configuration of new servers, networking infrastructure and other IT equipment across the business.
  • Computer, Tablet, and mobile phone builds, rebuilds and configuration.
  • Telephony configuration and management.
  • Office 365 Support
  • Providing support when required to the broader IT team including Infrastructure, Software and Security Teams.

The Successful Applicant

Already an experienced IT Infrastructure Support Technician, and already living within a reasonable commute to site, providing support to a large and growing business, you'll have diverse and well-rounded knowledge of desktop, laptop and server support. In addition, you'll have:

  • Excellent understanding of Windows 7, 10 and Windows 11 Operating Systems, covering installation, configuration, and fault-finding activities.
  • Experience of Microsoft Office 365 support.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills



In addition, any familiarity with Windows Server, including Active Directory, Linux, VMware and backup systems would be beneficial but not required as on the job training will be provided

What's on Offer

A competitive annual salary of between £30,000 - £33,000

Comprehensive benefits package ( TBC )

Please note this role requires the successful applicant to work fully on site / no hybrid working

Please note this role does not support candidates requiring sponsorship

Contact
Kevin Meddings
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6550968
Phone number
+441212309414

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Infrastructure
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kevin Meddings
Consultant phone
+441212309414
Job reference
JN-102024-6550968