Employer Description Based in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, System Force IT specialise in managed IT support that is tailored to meet the needs of every client they work with. They also offer cloud solutions, cyber security management, VoIP services and much more. Overview We are currently seeking an IT Apprentice to join our apprenticeship program. Apprentices will provide clients software and hardware support for their workstations, as well as account management support. Help desk analyst will also work supporting company server and hardware infrastructure, software for this hardware, and other various enterprise level software's utilized by the business. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: will include but not be limited to Working with Desktop Engineers to maintain image libraries. Remote Troubleshooting hardware issues with Laptops, desktops, servers, notebooks, and tablets. Acting as an account admin for various software products. Assist with Wireless account management. 365 Help, migrations to and from, day to day management Troubleshoot network issues. Project work. Hardware inventory maintenance. Data migrations Corporate data centre monitoring, and maintenance. Virtual server troubleshooting, building, and maintenance. What we are looking for: Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems. Familiarity with Active Directory, group policies, and user account management. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues efficiently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Entry Requirements: 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. Additional Information: Salary: £14,000 - £16,000 per annum Working hours - 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 5:30pm with 1 hour for lunch) What's in it for you? We believe that success is built from within and as an employee of System Force IT we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best you can be in your field of work. Benefits: A great working office environment surrounded by a supportive team in a rewarding role. 20 days holiday per year + bank holidays Company pension scheme Access to the latest technology Access to technical online training to aid your personal progression. Great transport links with free onsite parking Future Prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. Important Information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Employer Description Based in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, System Force IT specialise in managed IT support that is tailored to meet the needs of every client they work with. They also offer cloud solutions, cyber security management, VoIP services and much more. Overview We are currently seeking an IT Apprentice to join our apprenticeship program. Apprentices will provide clients software and hardware support for their workstations, as well as account management support. Help desk analyst will also work supporting company server and hardware infrastructure, software for this hardware, and other various enterprise level software's utilized by the business. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: will include but not be limited to Working with Desktop Engineers to maintain image libraries. Remote Troubleshooting hardware issues with Laptops, desktops, servers, notebooks, and tablets. Acting as an account admin for various software products. Assist with Wireless account management. 365 Help, migrations to and from, day to day management Troubleshoot network issues. Project work. Hardware inventory maintenance. Data migrations Corporate data centre monitoring, and maintenance. Virtual server troubleshooting, building, and maintenance. What we are looking for: Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems. Familiarity with Active Directory, group policies, and user account management. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve technical issues efficiently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Entry Requirements: 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. Additional Information: Salary: £14,000 - £16,000 per annum Working hours - 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 5:30pm with 1 hour for lunch) What's in it for you? We believe that success is built from within and as an employee of System Force IT we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best you can be in your field of work. Benefits: A great working office environment surrounded by a supportive team in a rewarding role. 20 days holiday per year + bank holidays Company pension scheme Access to the latest technology Access to technical online training to aid your personal progression. Great transport links with free onsite parking Future Prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. Important Information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
IT Administrator (1st line support engineer) Our client is looking for an IT Support Engineer (First line support) to join their team based in Bristol. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving organisation offering great career potential. You will need to have a driving licence for occasional travel to other sites. (Mainly Exeter and £mileage is provided.) Commercial experience in IT is not necessary, although it would be advantageous - if you have recently completed an IT qualification such as a computing degree or IT apprenticeship, we'd love to hear from you. Key responsibilities: Logging service desk support tickets taken by phone or email. Speaking with end users on the phone as part of the helpdesk role. Gathering Information and resolving technical issues, escalating as required. Documentation and updating of documentation. Build and setup of new Laptops, mobile phones and tablets. Occasional visits to site for setups and troubleshooting. Opportunity to get involved with in-house IT projects in house. Installing or changing software to fix issues (Windows patching, PDQ deploy). Remotely accessing hardware or software for clients to make changes and fix problems. Providing technical assistance for general questions and problems. Desk-side assistance as required for regional HQ or site visits. Resolving problems 1st line issues, i.e. printing, desktops, 4G routers. Triage of incoming support tickets from all regions. Assist with additional duties and tasks as assigned by the line manager. Adding and removing users from Office 365. Below are the technologies you'll be learning about and working with: Vmware Vsphere 7.x. Windows Server 2019 + Windows server admin, Group Policy etc. (all virtualized). Windows 10, 11 + Dell Clients. Office 365 Client side, MS Teams. MS Azure Admin. MS 365 Admin, Security etc. Freshdesk. Sophos. Forcepoint & Mimecast. Teams and 8 x 8 Telephony Key Competencies: Flexible approach to working Excellent organisation skills Ability to learn on the job. Full UK driving licence with suitable transport for travelling to site. Willingness to travel as needed. Essential requirements: Formal IT qualifications or relevant experience Full UK Driving licence Own a vehicle for travel between sites The benefit package for this role includes: Annual Bonus Scheme 24 days holiday (increasing by 1 day after 2 years of continuous service up to a maximum of 28 days) Pension scheme Perks Employee Discount Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Annual Volunteering Day If you are passionate about IT and have a desire to contribute to the growth of a dynamic business, we encourage you to apply. To £24,000 + benefits.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
IT Administrator (1st line support engineer) Our client is looking for an IT Support Engineer (First line support) to join their team based in Bristol. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving organisation offering great career potential. You will need to have a driving licence for occasional travel to other sites. (Mainly Exeter and £mileage is provided.) Commercial experience in IT is not necessary, although it would be advantageous - if you have recently completed an IT qualification such as a computing degree or IT apprenticeship, we'd love to hear from you. Key responsibilities: Logging service desk support tickets taken by phone or email. Speaking with end users on the phone as part of the helpdesk role. Gathering Information and resolving technical issues, escalating as required. Documentation and updating of documentation. Build and setup of new Laptops, mobile phones and tablets. Occasional visits to site for setups and troubleshooting. Opportunity to get involved with in-house IT projects in house. Installing or changing software to fix issues (Windows patching, PDQ deploy). Remotely accessing hardware or software for clients to make changes and fix problems. Providing technical assistance for general questions and problems. Desk-side assistance as required for regional HQ or site visits. Resolving problems 1st line issues, i.e. printing, desktops, 4G routers. Triage of incoming support tickets from all regions. Assist with additional duties and tasks as assigned by the line manager. Adding and removing users from Office 365. Below are the technologies you'll be learning about and working with: Vmware Vsphere 7.x. Windows Server 2019 + Windows server admin, Group Policy etc. (all virtualized). Windows 10, 11 + Dell Clients. Office 365 Client side, MS Teams. MS Azure Admin. MS 365 Admin, Security etc. Freshdesk. Sophos. Forcepoint & Mimecast. Teams and 8 x 8 Telephony Key Competencies: Flexible approach to working Excellent organisation skills Ability to learn on the job. Full UK driving licence with suitable transport for travelling to site. Willingness to travel as needed. Essential requirements: Formal IT qualifications or relevant experience Full UK Driving licence Own a vehicle for travel between sites The benefit package for this role includes: Annual Bonus Scheme 24 days holiday (increasing by 1 day after 2 years of continuous service up to a maximum of 28 days) Pension scheme Perks Employee Discount Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Annual Volunteering Day If you are passionate about IT and have a desire to contribute to the growth of a dynamic business, we encourage you to apply. To £24,000 + benefits.
WE'RE RECRUITING! As one of the UK's fastest growing MSPs, we're on the lookout for a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer (24x7) Location: Hybrid / Remote (Any Nasstar office - Telford / Wakefield / Poole) Salary: Comptitive base + shift allowance & benefits Job Type: Permanent About Nasstar At Nasstar, we specialise in transformative technology. Our integrated suite of managed services delivers everything from cloud optimisation and application modernisation to networking and self-serve tools. With a consultative approach at our core, we modernise and manage technology to help our clients succeed in today's business landscape. With an impressive portfolio of customers, supporting the modern business is what we do, and we're pretty good at it if we do say so ourselves! But delivering greater flexibility and improved efficiencies to our clients wouldn't be possible without the right team on board. We are lucky enough to be supported by a talented bunch - from technical specialists to marketing consultants, and strategic sales heads. Could you be one of them? Modernise to maximise More information about the Nasstar Group and our businesses can be found on their respective websites. Be sure to check out our customer success stories where you can learn more about the industry-leading clients we work with! About the Role An opportunity to join a growing support team and resolve issues for customers from all over the world, by delivering exceptional customer service for Nasstar's Managed Service customers. The aim is to fix a high percentage of incidents at first contact, but where they cannot be resolved, you will be the primary resolver group for incidents. You will be required to progress all support incidents in line with the customers SLA ensuring that any updates are entered into the tickets including investigative steps and clear updates that can be relayed to the customer in a clear and concise manner. To achieve this target you will need to be agile in managing your tickets constantly re-evaluating priorities. Responsibilities: Work as part of a team Support the team in reaching its KPI's and objectives Work with peers and mentors to progress your working knowledge. Communicate with your team and leaders should if assistance is required Collaborate and share knowledge to improve the teams wider capability Act as a point of support for junior team members Actively managing and maintaining a list of assigned tickets. By ensuring they are regularly updated in-line with contractual SLAs or OLAs Keeping the Customer informed and updated with the progression of their issue Ensuring any investigative work is documented in tickets you're working on Being accountable for collecting updates from resolver teams to see the issue through to resolution To maintain good work relationships with vendors Ensure any escalations to vendors are monitored and updated on a regular basis Ensuring vendors are provided with access and knowledge required to service our customers Ensure clear and concise information is provided with vendors to ensure a speedy resolution. What we are looking for: Education & Qualifications: Service-related certifications Technical qualifications (Microsoft etc.) Experience: Able to work under pressure Experience of managing your own workload Experience in replying to and resolving customer issues Working for a Managed Service Provider (MSP) Previous experience resolving IT faults. Experience with the use of an ITSM toolset (ideally ServiceNow) Experience working within a Customer Facing Support Environment Skills / Aptitude: Broad range of technical knowledge Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail A customer services background Strong multitasking skills What you can expect from us: At Nasstar, we know the importance of looking after our employees - after all, it's the team that underpins our business! In addition to a competitive salary, supportive teams, and a real opportunity to progress in your career with a forward-thinking organisation, our benefits package includes: 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) Flexible working - it's important to maintain a work/life balance, as such, we will consider any written request for flexible working Virtual working - we practice what we preach and empower our people to work remotely Top tech - Leading services and solutions aren't just for our clients; we supply best-of-breed software and hardware for all our staff too 4x annual salary life assurance Health cash plan Retail discounts and other perks from major brands Reasons to choose a career with Nasstar: We recognise and understand the importance of creating a work environment that supports personal development, enabling individuals to reach their full potential and go beyond what they thought was possible. With so many diverse roles across the company, an excellent Apprenticeship scheme, and several training and development programmes available, the opportunities for growth are endless. Which career path will you choose? Equal Opportunities: Our ultimate goal is to create an environment where diversity is not only welcomed but celebrated, where every employee feels a sense of belonging, and where our collective differences drive our collective success. By embracing diversity, practicing inclusion, and striving for equity, we aim to be a leader in our industry and a model for organizations worldwide. Diversity is not just a statement; it's our way of life at Nasstar. A note for agencies: Nasstar has an in-house recruitment team who work hard to successfully find the very best candidates. Therefore, we cannot accept agency submissions for any of our roles.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
WE'RE RECRUITING! As one of the UK's fastest growing MSPs, we're on the lookout for a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer (24x7) Location: Hybrid / Remote (Any Nasstar office - Telford / Wakefield / Poole) Salary: Comptitive base + shift allowance & benefits Job Type: Permanent About Nasstar At Nasstar, we specialise in transformative technology. Our integrated suite of managed services delivers everything from cloud optimisation and application modernisation to networking and self-serve tools. With a consultative approach at our core, we modernise and manage technology to help our clients succeed in today's business landscape. With an impressive portfolio of customers, supporting the modern business is what we do, and we're pretty good at it if we do say so ourselves! But delivering greater flexibility and improved efficiencies to our clients wouldn't be possible without the right team on board. We are lucky enough to be supported by a talented bunch - from technical specialists to marketing consultants, and strategic sales heads. Could you be one of them? Modernise to maximise More information about the Nasstar Group and our businesses can be found on their respective websites. Be sure to check out our customer success stories where you can learn more about the industry-leading clients we work with! About the Role An opportunity to join a growing support team and resolve issues for customers from all over the world, by delivering exceptional customer service for Nasstar's Managed Service customers. The aim is to fix a high percentage of incidents at first contact, but where they cannot be resolved, you will be the primary resolver group for incidents. You will be required to progress all support incidents in line with the customers SLA ensuring that any updates are entered into the tickets including investigative steps and clear updates that can be relayed to the customer in a clear and concise manner. To achieve this target you will need to be agile in managing your tickets constantly re-evaluating priorities. Responsibilities: Work as part of a team Support the team in reaching its KPI's and objectives Work with peers and mentors to progress your working knowledge. Communicate with your team and leaders should if assistance is required Collaborate and share knowledge to improve the teams wider capability Act as a point of support for junior team members Actively managing and maintaining a list of assigned tickets. By ensuring they are regularly updated in-line with contractual SLAs or OLAs Keeping the Customer informed and updated with the progression of their issue Ensuring any investigative work is documented in tickets you're working on Being accountable for collecting updates from resolver teams to see the issue through to resolution To maintain good work relationships with vendors Ensure any escalations to vendors are monitored and updated on a regular basis Ensuring vendors are provided with access and knowledge required to service our customers Ensure clear and concise information is provided with vendors to ensure a speedy resolution. What we are looking for: Education & Qualifications: Service-related certifications Technical qualifications (Microsoft etc.) Experience: Able to work under pressure Experience of managing your own workload Experience in replying to and resolving customer issues Working for a Managed Service Provider (MSP) Previous experience resolving IT faults. Experience with the use of an ITSM toolset (ideally ServiceNow) Experience working within a Customer Facing Support Environment Skills / Aptitude: Broad range of technical knowledge Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail A customer services background Strong multitasking skills What you can expect from us: At Nasstar, we know the importance of looking after our employees - after all, it's the team that underpins our business! In addition to a competitive salary, supportive teams, and a real opportunity to progress in your career with a forward-thinking organisation, our benefits package includes: 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) Flexible working - it's important to maintain a work/life balance, as such, we will consider any written request for flexible working Virtual working - we practice what we preach and empower our people to work remotely Top tech - Leading services and solutions aren't just for our clients; we supply best-of-breed software and hardware for all our staff too 4x annual salary life assurance Health cash plan Retail discounts and other perks from major brands Reasons to choose a career with Nasstar: We recognise and understand the importance of creating a work environment that supports personal development, enabling individuals to reach their full potential and go beyond what they thought was possible. With so many diverse roles across the company, an excellent Apprenticeship scheme, and several training and development programmes available, the opportunities for growth are endless. Which career path will you choose? Equal Opportunities: Our ultimate goal is to create an environment where diversity is not only welcomed but celebrated, where every employee feels a sense of belonging, and where our collective differences drive our collective success. By embracing diversity, practicing inclusion, and striving for equity, we aim to be a leader in our industry and a model for organizations worldwide. Diversity is not just a statement; it's our way of life at Nasstar. A note for agencies: Nasstar has an in-house recruitment team who work hard to successfully find the very best candidates. Therefore, we cannot accept agency submissions for any of our roles.
1st Line Support Technician 20,000- 24,000 Harrogate I'm currently recruiting for a 1st Line Support Technician based at my clients Harrogate office on a full time permanent basis. They're looking for someone that has 1+ years experience, this could be a recent IT graduate/ someone that has just completed an IT apprenticeship or 1 years professional employment. If you have a skillset inclusive of the below, we would love to hear from you: Experience with Active Directory and password resets Knowledge of group policy Experience with M365 applications Knowledge of Windows Server/ Exchange Server Basic networking understanding- DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP Your responsibilities include: Serving as first point of contact for all clients/ internal staff members attempting resolution and escalating to the relevant team where necessary Provide remote assistance to users Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware/ software and networking queries Provide clear and accurate information in a friendly and approachable manner You will join a growing and dynamic service desk team, gaining support from your assigned team leader with various progression routes including being fast tracked to Technical Support Analyst, Senior IT Engineer, Modern Workplace Engineer, Projects Engineer, Field Engineer and other managerial roles. Apply now! In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
1st Line Support Technician 20,000- 24,000 Harrogate I'm currently recruiting for a 1st Line Support Technician based at my clients Harrogate office on a full time permanent basis. They're looking for someone that has 1+ years experience, this could be a recent IT graduate/ someone that has just completed an IT apprenticeship or 1 years professional employment. If you have a skillset inclusive of the below, we would love to hear from you: Experience with Active Directory and password resets Knowledge of group policy Experience with M365 applications Knowledge of Windows Server/ Exchange Server Basic networking understanding- DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP Your responsibilities include: Serving as first point of contact for all clients/ internal staff members attempting resolution and escalating to the relevant team where necessary Provide remote assistance to users Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware/ software and networking queries Provide clear and accurate information in a friendly and approachable manner You will join a growing and dynamic service desk team, gaining support from your assigned team leader with various progression routes including being fast tracked to Technical Support Analyst, Senior IT Engineer, Modern Workplace Engineer, Projects Engineer, Field Engineer and other managerial roles. Apply now! In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
About the role; Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. As a Server Support Consultant for 2nd Line you will be a strong problem solver with great communication skills who has experience resolving complex infrastructure issues and dealing with escalations. You will feel comfortable remotely diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving tickets in relation to issues with customer infrastructure such as Networking issues, Firewall configuration and storage solutions along with proven experience in dealing with windows server infrastructure. The ability to work in a high paced environment is essential. To be successful in this role you will take pride in providing an exceptional customer experience whilst having the ability to think logically and solve problems as part of a team or as an individual. As well as infrastructure work there will be times when you will need to provide end user desktop, including but not limited to dealing with third parties for application support, VPN connectivity and general end user troubleshooting. Backup experience in varying technologies would be preferable but not essential. This is a hybrid role so you will be expected to work from our office a few days per week for regular team collaboration time. Regular travel to customer sites may also be required. Who are we? TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider servicing businesses UK Wide. At TSG our people have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, something which is proven in our consistent world class NPS score of . Our values are based around Quality, Ownership and Passion and these sit at the core of our business, helping us to achieve our mission. Why should I work for TSG? It is our people that make TSG what it is and a great place to work. We put a lot of work in to creating a trusted, open, fair culture and as a result, we have been named as one of the 'UKs Top 100 Best Large Companies' and one of the 'Top 50 Technology Companies' to work for. In addition, we have been awarded a 2 star accreditation for 'Outstanding' employee engagement. Here's why; Our open and honest culture where feedback is taken on-board and acted upon The monthly wellbeing check-ins we complete with all staff and the support provided off the back of those where needed Our social events. In addition to regular virtual quizzes and other ad hoc team building events, we launched the very first 'TSG Festival' in 2021, Team TSG's feedback was so positive that we have another amazing all staff festival arranged for 2022 Two paid CSR days per annum that you can use towards giving something back Our charity fundraising - TSG have raised over £20,000 in the last 2 years for our current chosen charity Mental Health UK. We have also recently launched our very own 'TSG Foundation' Our responsibility as a business to the environment as we are working towards becoming a net carbon zero business Flexible working policy Relaxed dress policy Excellent progression opportunities, training and support, including recognised qualifications Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to; Ensuring customer tickets are responded to within SLA Communicating with customers regularly with regards to their incident/change request Diagnose and resolve incidents using TSGs remote access tools and verbal instructions Updating TSGs ticketing system and technical information repository with detailed notes Liaise with partners and third parties to aid in the resolution of incidents Act as an escalation point for Service Desk Agents, Apprentices and more junior 2nd line engineers Maintain a high-quality service to our customers Assist with the mentoring and coaching Service Desk Agents, Apprentices and more junior 2nd line engineers Assist in the creation of best practice, new user and leaver guides Knowledge, Skills & Experience; Essential: An excellent knowledge of a server and networked environment Virtualisation experience Strong desktop support experience Understanding of Firewall, anti-virus and other security technologies Experience with Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 Good customer service skills and the ability to handle customers' needs effectively in a variety of circumstances Ability to tailor style of coaching and training based on individual's needs Ability to build relationships with the wider business Excellent telephone manner. A good understanding of firewall technologies Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a confident pro-active approach to work Ability to work in a fast paced team environment as well as individually when required Strong communication and knowledge sharing skills Good attention to detail with the ability to maintain a consistent approach Desirable: A minimum of 3 years' server and 5 years desktop experience is desirable Experience working with Cloud based backup solutions A good understanding of on-premise Backup technologies Hosted telephony experience Routing and Switching Enterprise Anti-Virus software, e.g. Sophos Knowledge on storage (SAN, NAS etc) Benefits; Company bonus scheme 25 days annual leave + public holidays Life assurance 4 x Salary Contributory pension scheme at 4% matched Perkbox discounts Paid CSR Days Company sick pay Income protection cover Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Home-based and hybrid opportunities Long service benefits including increased annual leave accrued with service Cycle to work scheme Employee recognition scheme If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today to be considered.
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
About the role; Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. As a Server Support Consultant for 2nd Line you will be a strong problem solver with great communication skills who has experience resolving complex infrastructure issues and dealing with escalations. You will feel comfortable remotely diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving tickets in relation to issues with customer infrastructure such as Networking issues, Firewall configuration and storage solutions along with proven experience in dealing with windows server infrastructure. The ability to work in a high paced environment is essential. To be successful in this role you will take pride in providing an exceptional customer experience whilst having the ability to think logically and solve problems as part of a team or as an individual. As well as infrastructure work there will be times when you will need to provide end user desktop, including but not limited to dealing with third parties for application support, VPN connectivity and general end user troubleshooting. Backup experience in varying technologies would be preferable but not essential. This is a hybrid role so you will be expected to work from our office a few days per week for regular team collaboration time. Regular travel to customer sites may also be required. Who are we? TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider servicing businesses UK Wide. At TSG our people have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, something which is proven in our consistent world class NPS score of . Our values are based around Quality, Ownership and Passion and these sit at the core of our business, helping us to achieve our mission. Why should I work for TSG? It is our people that make TSG what it is and a great place to work. We put a lot of work in to creating a trusted, open, fair culture and as a result, we have been named as one of the 'UKs Top 100 Best Large Companies' and one of the 'Top 50 Technology Companies' to work for. In addition, we have been awarded a 2 star accreditation for 'Outstanding' employee engagement. Here's why; Our open and honest culture where feedback is taken on-board and acted upon The monthly wellbeing check-ins we complete with all staff and the support provided off the back of those where needed Our social events. In addition to regular virtual quizzes and other ad hoc team building events, we launched the very first 'TSG Festival' in 2021, Team TSG's feedback was so positive that we have another amazing all staff festival arranged for 2022 Two paid CSR days per annum that you can use towards giving something back Our charity fundraising - TSG have raised over £20,000 in the last 2 years for our current chosen charity Mental Health UK. We have also recently launched our very own 'TSG Foundation' Our responsibility as a business to the environment as we are working towards becoming a net carbon zero business Flexible working policy Relaxed dress policy Excellent progression opportunities, training and support, including recognised qualifications Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to; Ensuring customer tickets are responded to within SLA Communicating with customers regularly with regards to their incident/change request Diagnose and resolve incidents using TSGs remote access tools and verbal instructions Updating TSGs ticketing system and technical information repository with detailed notes Liaise with partners and third parties to aid in the resolution of incidents Act as an escalation point for Service Desk Agents, Apprentices and more junior 2nd line engineers Maintain a high-quality service to our customers Assist with the mentoring and coaching Service Desk Agents, Apprentices and more junior 2nd line engineers Assist in the creation of best practice, new user and leaver guides Knowledge, Skills & Experience; Essential: An excellent knowledge of a server and networked environment Virtualisation experience Strong desktop support experience Understanding of Firewall, anti-virus and other security technologies Experience with Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 Good customer service skills and the ability to handle customers' needs effectively in a variety of circumstances Ability to tailor style of coaching and training based on individual's needs Ability to build relationships with the wider business Excellent telephone manner. A good understanding of firewall technologies Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a confident pro-active approach to work Ability to work in a fast paced team environment as well as individually when required Strong communication and knowledge sharing skills Good attention to detail with the ability to maintain a consistent approach Desirable: A minimum of 3 years' server and 5 years desktop experience is desirable Experience working with Cloud based backup solutions A good understanding of on-premise Backup technologies Hosted telephony experience Routing and Switching Enterprise Anti-Virus software, e.g. Sophos Knowledge on storage (SAN, NAS etc) Benefits; Company bonus scheme 25 days annual leave + public holidays Life assurance 4 x Salary Contributory pension scheme at 4% matched Perkbox discounts Paid CSR Days Company sick pay Income protection cover Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Home-based and hybrid opportunities Long service benefits including increased annual leave accrued with service Cycle to work scheme Employee recognition scheme If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today to be considered.
ICT Apprentice Location: Langley, Slough SL3 6DB Salary: £14K to 16K Annually Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.30 Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge and consider yourself someone with all the technical know-how? Do you want the chance to work with other like-minded individuals and in turn achieve a Level 3 Information Communications Technician qualification? We have a fantastic opportunity for a computer literate and technically minded individual to join our team within Slough (Langley) ICT Apprentice- The Role: • Assisting with the management of support tickets through a platform • Dealing and learning the use of remote management platforms to complete real-time monitoring of the company's clients for both, system health and security (device updates and anti-virus) • Assisting with customer service including responding to all inbound support calls and emails and logging support tickets • Manage existing support tickets to ensure they are picked up by the team issues • Assist senior engineers with project work • Any other duties as requested by the directors ICT Apprentice- What we need from you: • Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues, from either previous experience or as a hobby • Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and technology products • Any Experience using Windows 10 Operating Systems, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Qualifications: • GCSEs Maths and English (A to C) Personal Qualities: • Organisational & planning skills, with good attention to detail • Excellent Communication Skills - written & verbal • Proactive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills • Able to work with minimal supervision Training to be Provided An Information Communications Technician (ICT) provides support to internal and/or external customers, by using tools or systems to problem solve and trouble-shoot routine and non-routine problems. This occupation supports clients/customers with their systems. They achieve this through monitoring and maintaining the systems and/or platforms to maximise productivity and user experience. The pathway you will be following: A Support Technician As a result, you will achieve: Level 3 Information Communications Technician Future Prospects e-Careers encourages staff to grow and offers support for additional training and learning as well as a salary review annually, which all apprentices to date have experienced different levels of pay rise where there can be definitely more significant enhancements to salary depending on performance too. It would great if you had experience in the following: ICT, Information Communication Technician, IT, Support, Helpdesk, 1st Line Support, Customer Support, Internal Support, External Support, Troubleshoot, Troubleshooting, Support Technician, Technical, Tech, Technology, IT, Computing, Software, Computer, Windows, Microsoft, Outlook, Trainee, Training, Apprentice, Apprenticeship, Graduate If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful within this role, click on APPLY no forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please!
Oct 05, 2021
Full time
ICT Apprentice Location: Langley, Slough SL3 6DB Salary: £14K to 16K Annually Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.30 Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge and consider yourself someone with all the technical know-how? Do you want the chance to work with other like-minded individuals and in turn achieve a Level 3 Information Communications Technician qualification? We have a fantastic opportunity for a computer literate and technically minded individual to join our team within Slough (Langley) ICT Apprentice- The Role: • Assisting with the management of support tickets through a platform • Dealing and learning the use of remote management platforms to complete real-time monitoring of the company's clients for both, system health and security (device updates and anti-virus) • Assisting with customer service including responding to all inbound support calls and emails and logging support tickets • Manage existing support tickets to ensure they are picked up by the team issues • Assist senior engineers with project work • Any other duties as requested by the directors ICT Apprentice- What we need from you: • Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues, from either previous experience or as a hobby • Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and technology products • Any Experience using Windows 10 Operating Systems, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Qualifications: • GCSEs Maths and English (A to C) Personal Qualities: • Organisational & planning skills, with good attention to detail • Excellent Communication Skills - written & verbal • Proactive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills • Able to work with minimal supervision Training to be Provided An Information Communications Technician (ICT) provides support to internal and/or external customers, by using tools or systems to problem solve and trouble-shoot routine and non-routine problems. This occupation supports clients/customers with their systems. They achieve this through monitoring and maintaining the systems and/or platforms to maximise productivity and user experience. The pathway you will be following: A Support Technician As a result, you will achieve: Level 3 Information Communications Technician Future Prospects e-Careers encourages staff to grow and offers support for additional training and learning as well as a salary review annually, which all apprentices to date have experienced different levels of pay rise where there can be definitely more significant enhancements to salary depending on performance too. It would great if you had experience in the following: ICT, Information Communication Technician, IT, Support, Helpdesk, 1st Line Support, Customer Support, Internal Support, External Support, Troubleshoot, Troubleshooting, Support Technician, Technical, Tech, Technology, IT, Computing, Software, Computer, Windows, Microsoft, Outlook, Trainee, Training, Apprentice, Apprenticeship, Graduate If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful within this role, click on APPLY no forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please!
Vacancy Overview: Intequal, in partnership with the Microsoft Apprenticeship Programme, are offering this exciting opportunity to embark on a career as a Network Engineer Apprentice at Level 4 to assist in installing, maintaining and supporting clients based in skelmersdale. Working Week: Monday - Friday Weekly Wage: £161.25 Detailed Job Description: Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to kickstart your career? Are you ready to challenge yourself, learn new skills and gain on the job experience? Do you have qualifications in IT and want to focus your skills in a specialised and technical environment? Then this is the opportunity for you! As a Network Engineer Apprentice your main roles and responsibilities will include: Hands-on support role based on a busy IT service desk Develop skills to enable the resolution of end user IT problems. Develop skills to respond to support calls, accurately recording support requests utilising our CRM helpdesk solution. Develop skills to monitor and manage customer on-premise and cloud backup and DR services. Develop skills to support customers with technologies including Endpoint AV, End User Technologies, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Remote Access / Remote Apps, VoIP and wireless solutions. About the Company The company are a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Value-Added Reseller (or VAR). In reality, They are so much more. They have a clear focus and passion for the Education sector. Since 2006, The Company has been a leading provider of IT solutions to Primary & Secondary schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, FE colleges and Universities. At the Company they aim to work in partnership with their customers to support them to enhance teaching and learning through the use of IT. The Company provide a broad range of IT services, including: Building Connectivity Platforms Creating Solutions Delivering Productivity Tools Administrating Fully Managed Services Skills Required: You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills (both written & spoken) and a brilliant telephone manner. You will be willing to work hard and eager to learn with an impeccable attention to detail. You will be flexible, adaptable, honest & reliable with a can-do attitude and will possess the ability to multitask and have good interpersonal skills. You will be a self-directed, hardworking member of the team with strong organisational and time management skills who has the capacity to work under pressure. You will have a clear and obvious interest in technology. Personal Qualities: Excellent written and verbal communication Be innovative, organised and collaborative Able to manage time Able to manage the demands of numerous tasks Able to work on own initiative and within a team environment Diplomatic when faced with issues A likeable personality and the ability to build relationships. Commitment to personal development to become an integral part of the business at the end of the apprenticeship.
Sep 30, 2021
Full time
Vacancy Overview: Intequal, in partnership with the Microsoft Apprenticeship Programme, are offering this exciting opportunity to embark on a career as a Network Engineer Apprentice at Level 4 to assist in installing, maintaining and supporting clients based in skelmersdale. Working Week: Monday - Friday Weekly Wage: £161.25 Detailed Job Description: Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to kickstart your career? Are you ready to challenge yourself, learn new skills and gain on the job experience? Do you have qualifications in IT and want to focus your skills in a specialised and technical environment? Then this is the opportunity for you! As a Network Engineer Apprentice your main roles and responsibilities will include: Hands-on support role based on a busy IT service desk Develop skills to enable the resolution of end user IT problems. Develop skills to respond to support calls, accurately recording support requests utilising our CRM helpdesk solution. Develop skills to monitor and manage customer on-premise and cloud backup and DR services. Develop skills to support customers with technologies including Endpoint AV, End User Technologies, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Remote Access / Remote Apps, VoIP and wireless solutions. About the Company The company are a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Value-Added Reseller (or VAR). In reality, They are so much more. They have a clear focus and passion for the Education sector. Since 2006, The Company has been a leading provider of IT solutions to Primary & Secondary schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, FE colleges and Universities. At the Company they aim to work in partnership with their customers to support them to enhance teaching and learning through the use of IT. The Company provide a broad range of IT services, including: Building Connectivity Platforms Creating Solutions Delivering Productivity Tools Administrating Fully Managed Services Skills Required: You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills (both written & spoken) and a brilliant telephone manner. You will be willing to work hard and eager to learn with an impeccable attention to detail. You will be flexible, adaptable, honest & reliable with a can-do attitude and will possess the ability to multitask and have good interpersonal skills. You will be a self-directed, hardworking member of the team with strong organisational and time management skills who has the capacity to work under pressure. You will have a clear and obvious interest in technology. Personal Qualities: Excellent written and verbal communication Be innovative, organised and collaborative Able to manage time Able to manage the demands of numerous tasks Able to work on own initiative and within a team environment Diplomatic when faced with issues A likeable personality and the ability to build relationships. Commitment to personal development to become an integral part of the business at the end of the apprenticeship.
Salary: £157.50 - £293.63 p/w
Working Week: Monday to Friday – requirement to work one of the following dependant on rota. 0800 to 1630 0830 to 1700 0900 to 1730 60 minute lunch break
Total hours per week: 37.50
Duration: 24 Months
Start Date: ASAP
About Good Energy
Founded in 1999, Our mission at Good Energy is to transform the UK energy market by helping homes and businesses to be part of a sustainable solution to climate change.
Good Energy is looking for talented people to help us build a more sustainable future for the UK. We’re motivated by the contribution we make every day towards developing the green energy sector and reducing the UK’s carbon emissions.
Life at Good Energy is a little different from your average company. Everyone works in a fun and fast paced environment where your day to day responsibilities will be contributing to a better, more sustainable future for everyone.
The Apprentice Service Desk Analyst will require a flexible self-starter, capable of working in a small but highly demanding and productive team environment. The successful candidate will work closely with members of the IT & Digital team to deliver robust solutions. The role requires the ability to communicate and work with a variety of people from every area of the
As an Apprentice Service Desk Analyst, you will be part of the IT team. The IT & Digital team is responsible for supporting the Business with all IT & Digital needs. The successful candidate will require a passion for customer service and communication with colleagues, and will contribute to continual improvement of service desk documentation.
Apprenticeship summary
Work closely with customers around the business to collect necessary information to allow resolution of Service Desk tickets.
Directly resolve service desk tickets in agreed areas of responsibility including, but not limited to:
New user accounts setup (Active Directory/Exchange/Shortel telephony etc.)
Account permission modification (In line with approval process)
Remote deployment of software packages
Account retirement in accordance with leaver’s procedures
Provide application support including, but not limited to:
Responding to user queries
Investigating application errors
Escalate tickets to Senior Service Desk Analyst as required
Self-Manage assigned activities
Support the Service Desk and Governance Lead
Provide, to support Service Desk ticket resolution
Provide information, and direct tickets, as required to other members of IT & Digital to allow tickets to be resolved, and support management of the Service Desk workload
Contribute to the creation, maintenance and continual improvement of service desk processes/documentation
At all times follow and support all relevant departmental policies, guidelines, processes and other documentation
Maintain quality and accuracy in all areas of work, in particular for any Service Desk tickets directly resolved by yourself
Support the IT & Digital Department in other activities
Adopt and drive a framework of continuous improvement, developing innovative and value-added ways to serve our customer
Facilitate clear and concise communications between the IT & Digital team and our customer during times of major service impacting issues
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
A passion for developing your Hardware/Software diagnosis and troubleshooting skills
Self-starter capability
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience of gathering key information to allow decisions to be taken
Attention to detail
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to promote a professional perception of the department to others
Ability to prioritise a varied and demanding workload to hit agreed deadlines
Confidence getting to grips with unfamiliar IT applications and software
Adaptability: able to thrive in an evolving work environment
Ability to work under pressure during times of high calls volumes and high impacting incidents.
Experience with Windows 7 and Windows 10
Personal qualities
Works in a way which role models our purpose & values:
Our Purpose: ‘Powering the choice of cleaner greener future, together’
Straightforward
We are straightforward in how we communicate with each other and get things done
Determined
We are determined and resilient, overcoming challenges to realise our purpose together
Inclusive
We value people’s differences and recognise the strength they give us when we work together
Fair
In fulfilling our purpose, we aim to balance fairly the needs of our people with those of our customers, our shareholders and our future holders
Desired qualifications
Minimum GCSE grades A to C including Maths and English. All applicants will be required to pass initial assessments in Maths and English.
All applicants will be required to complete initial assessments in Maths and English.
Depending on the apprenticeship applied for, you will also need to complete the ICT initial assessment.
Future prospects
May lead to permanent employment for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship.
An advanced apprenticeship in IT can lead to jobs such as Software or Web Developer, Support Engineer, Software Tester or Network Planner, and much more. You could progress to a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms.
Things to consider
Driving licence preferable but not essential
You must be able to get to and from the place of work and college in a timely manner
Advanced Apprenticeships in IT and Telecoms can take up to 24 months to complete, although the actual duration will depend on your job role and previous experience
To assist you during your apprenticeship, you may be required to purchase some equipment and resources to support you during your course
Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Dec 12, 2018
Intern
Salary: £157.50 - £293.63 p/w
Working Week: Monday to Friday – requirement to work one of the following dependant on rota. 0800 to 1630 0830 to 1700 0900 to 1730 60 minute lunch break
Total hours per week: 37.50
Duration: 24 Months
Start Date: ASAP
About Good Energy
Founded in 1999, Our mission at Good Energy is to transform the UK energy market by helping homes and businesses to be part of a sustainable solution to climate change.
Good Energy is looking for talented people to help us build a more sustainable future for the UK. We’re motivated by the contribution we make every day towards developing the green energy sector and reducing the UK’s carbon emissions.
Life at Good Energy is a little different from your average company. Everyone works in a fun and fast paced environment where your day to day responsibilities will be contributing to a better, more sustainable future for everyone.
The Apprentice Service Desk Analyst will require a flexible self-starter, capable of working in a small but highly demanding and productive team environment. The successful candidate will work closely with members of the IT & Digital team to deliver robust solutions. The role requires the ability to communicate and work with a variety of people from every area of the
As an Apprentice Service Desk Analyst, you will be part of the IT team. The IT & Digital team is responsible for supporting the Business with all IT & Digital needs. The successful candidate will require a passion for customer service and communication with colleagues, and will contribute to continual improvement of service desk documentation.
Apprenticeship summary
Work closely with customers around the business to collect necessary information to allow resolution of Service Desk tickets.
Directly resolve service desk tickets in agreed areas of responsibility including, but not limited to:
New user accounts setup (Active Directory/Exchange/Shortel telephony etc.)
Account permission modification (In line with approval process)
Remote deployment of software packages
Account retirement in accordance with leaver’s procedures
Provide application support including, but not limited to:
Responding to user queries
Investigating application errors
Escalate tickets to Senior Service Desk Analyst as required
Self-Manage assigned activities
Support the Service Desk and Governance Lead
Provide, to support Service Desk ticket resolution
Provide information, and direct tickets, as required to other members of IT & Digital to allow tickets to be resolved, and support management of the Service Desk workload
Contribute to the creation, maintenance and continual improvement of service desk processes/documentation
At all times follow and support all relevant departmental policies, guidelines, processes and other documentation
Maintain quality and accuracy in all areas of work, in particular for any Service Desk tickets directly resolved by yourself
Support the IT & Digital Department in other activities
Adopt and drive a framework of continuous improvement, developing innovative and value-added ways to serve our customer
Facilitate clear and concise communications between the IT & Digital team and our customer during times of major service impacting issues
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
A passion for developing your Hardware/Software diagnosis and troubleshooting skills
Self-starter capability
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience of gathering key information to allow decisions to be taken
Attention to detail
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to promote a professional perception of the department to others
Ability to prioritise a varied and demanding workload to hit agreed deadlines
Confidence getting to grips with unfamiliar IT applications and software
Adaptability: able to thrive in an evolving work environment
Ability to work under pressure during times of high calls volumes and high impacting incidents.
Experience with Windows 7 and Windows 10
Personal qualities
Works in a way which role models our purpose & values:
Our Purpose: ‘Powering the choice of cleaner greener future, together’
Straightforward
We are straightforward in how we communicate with each other and get things done
Determined
We are determined and resilient, overcoming challenges to realise our purpose together
Inclusive
We value people’s differences and recognise the strength they give us when we work together
Fair
In fulfilling our purpose, we aim to balance fairly the needs of our people with those of our customers, our shareholders and our future holders
Desired qualifications
Minimum GCSE grades A to C including Maths and English. All applicants will be required to pass initial assessments in Maths and English.
All applicants will be required to complete initial assessments in Maths and English.
Depending on the apprenticeship applied for, you will also need to complete the ICT initial assessment.
Future prospects
May lead to permanent employment for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship.
An advanced apprenticeship in IT can lead to jobs such as Software or Web Developer, Support Engineer, Software Tester or Network Planner, and much more. You could progress to a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms.
Things to consider
Driving licence preferable but not essential
You must be able to get to and from the place of work and college in a timely manner
Advanced Apprenticeships in IT and Telecoms can take up to 24 months to complete, although the actual duration will depend on your job role and previous experience
To assist you during your apprenticeship, you may be required to purchase some equipment and resources to support you during your course
Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Salary: £157.50 - £293.63 p/w
Working Week: Monday to Friday – requirement to work one of the following dependant on rota. 0800 to 1630 0830 to 1700 0900 to 1730 60 minute lunch break
Total hours per week: 37.50
Duration: 24 Months
Start Date: 12th November 2018
About Good Energy
Founded in 1999, Our mission at Good Energy is to transform the UK energy market by helping homes and businesses to be part of a sustainable solution to climate change.
Good Energy is looking for talented people to help us build a more sustainable future for the UK. We’re motivated by the contribution we make every day towards developing the green energy sector and reducing the UK’s carbon emissions.
Life at Good Energy is a little different from your average company. Everyone works in a fun and fast paced environment where your day to day responsibilities will be contributing to a better, more sustainable future for everyone.
The Apprentice Service Desk Analyst will require a flexible self-starter, capable of working in a small but highly demanding and productive team environment. The successful candidate will work closely with members of the IT & Digital team to deliver robust solutions. The role requires the ability to communicate and work with a variety of people from every area of the
As an Apprentice Service Desk Analyst, you will be part of the IT team. The IT & Digital team is responsible for supporting the Business with all IT & Digital needs. The successful candidate will require a passion for customer service and communication with colleagues, and will contribute to continual improvement of service desk documentation.
Apprenticeship summary
Work closely with customers around the business to collect necessary information to allow resolution of Service Desk tickets.
Directly resolve service desk tickets in agreed areas of responsibility including, but not limited to:
New user accounts setup (Active Directory/Exchange/Shortel telephony etc.)
Account permission modification (In line with approval process)
Remote deployment of software packages
Account retirement in accordance with leaver’s procedures
Provide application support including, but not limited to:
Responding to user queries
Investigating application errors
Escalate tickets to Senior Service Desk Analyst as required
Self-Manage assigned activities
Support the Service Desk and Governance Lead
Provide, to support Service Desk ticket resolution
Provide information, and direct tickets, as required to other members of IT & Digital to allow tickets to be resolved, and support management of the Service Desk workload
Contribute to the creation, maintenance and continual improvement of service desk processes/documentation
At all times follow and support all relevant departmental policies, guidelines, processes and other documentation
Maintain quality and accuracy in all areas of work, in particular for any Service Desk tickets directly resolved by yourself
Support the IT & Digital Department in other activities
Adopt and drive a framework of continuous improvement, developing innovative and value-added ways to serve our customer
Facilitate clear and concise communications between the IT & Digital team and our customer during times of major service impacting issues
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
A passion for developing your Hardware/Software diagnosis and troubleshooting skills
Self-starter capability
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience of gathering key information to allow decisions to be taken
Attention to detail
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to promote a professional perception of the department to others
Ability to prioritise a varied and demanding workload to hit agreed deadlines
Confidence getting to grips with unfamiliar IT applications and software
Adaptability: able to thrive in an evolving work environment
Ability to work under pressure during times of high calls volumes and high impacting incidents.
Experience with Windows 7 and Windows 10
Personal qualities
Works in a way which role models our purpose & values:
Our Purpose: ‘Powering the choice of cleaner greener future, together’
Straightforward
We are straightforward in how we communicate with each other and get things done
Determined
We are determined and resilient, overcoming challenges to realise our purpose together
Inclusive
We value people’s differences and recognise the strength they give us when we work together
Fair
In fulfilling our purpose, we aim to balance fairly the needs of our people with those of our customers, our shareholders and our future holders
Desired qualifications
Minimum GCSE grades A to C including Maths and English. All applicants will be required to pass initial assessments in Maths and English.
All applicants will be required to complete initial assessments in Maths and English.
Depending on the apprenticeship applied for, you will also need to complete the ICT initial assessment.
Future prospects
May lead to permanent employment for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship.
An advanced apprenticeship in IT can lead to jobs such as Software or Web Developer, Support Engineer, Software Tester or Network Planner, and much more. You could progress to a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms.
Things to consider
Driving licence preferable but not essential
You must be able to get to and from the place of work and college in a timely manner
Advanced Apprenticeships in IT and Telecoms can take up to 24 months to complete, although the actual duration will depend on your job role and previous experience
To assist you during your apprenticeship, you may be required to purchase some equipment and resources to support you during your course
Closing Date: 4th November 2018
Oct 23, 2018
Intern
Salary: £157.50 - £293.63 p/w
Working Week: Monday to Friday – requirement to work one of the following dependant on rota. 0800 to 1630 0830 to 1700 0900 to 1730 60 minute lunch break
Total hours per week: 37.50
Duration: 24 Months
Start Date: 12th November 2018
About Good Energy
Founded in 1999, Our mission at Good Energy is to transform the UK energy market by helping homes and businesses to be part of a sustainable solution to climate change.
Good Energy is looking for talented people to help us build a more sustainable future for the UK. We’re motivated by the contribution we make every day towards developing the green energy sector and reducing the UK’s carbon emissions.
Life at Good Energy is a little different from your average company. Everyone works in a fun and fast paced environment where your day to day responsibilities will be contributing to a better, more sustainable future for everyone.
The Apprentice Service Desk Analyst will require a flexible self-starter, capable of working in a small but highly demanding and productive team environment. The successful candidate will work closely with members of the IT & Digital team to deliver robust solutions. The role requires the ability to communicate and work with a variety of people from every area of the
As an Apprentice Service Desk Analyst, you will be part of the IT team. The IT & Digital team is responsible for supporting the Business with all IT & Digital needs. The successful candidate will require a passion for customer service and communication with colleagues, and will contribute to continual improvement of service desk documentation.
Apprenticeship summary
Work closely with customers around the business to collect necessary information to allow resolution of Service Desk tickets.
Directly resolve service desk tickets in agreed areas of responsibility including, but not limited to:
New user accounts setup (Active Directory/Exchange/Shortel telephony etc.)
Account permission modification (In line with approval process)
Remote deployment of software packages
Account retirement in accordance with leaver’s procedures
Provide application support including, but not limited to:
Responding to user queries
Investigating application errors
Escalate tickets to Senior Service Desk Analyst as required
Self-Manage assigned activities
Support the Service Desk and Governance Lead
Provide, to support Service Desk ticket resolution
Provide information, and direct tickets, as required to other members of IT & Digital to allow tickets to be resolved, and support management of the Service Desk workload
Contribute to the creation, maintenance and continual improvement of service desk processes/documentation
At all times follow and support all relevant departmental policies, guidelines, processes and other documentation
Maintain quality and accuracy in all areas of work, in particular for any Service Desk tickets directly resolved by yourself
Support the IT & Digital Department in other activities
Adopt and drive a framework of continuous improvement, developing innovative and value-added ways to serve our customer
Facilitate clear and concise communications between the IT & Digital team and our customer during times of major service impacting issues
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
A passion for developing your Hardware/Software diagnosis and troubleshooting skills
Self-starter capability
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience of gathering key information to allow decisions to be taken
Attention to detail
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to promote a professional perception of the department to others
Ability to prioritise a varied and demanding workload to hit agreed deadlines
Confidence getting to grips with unfamiliar IT applications and software
Adaptability: able to thrive in an evolving work environment
Ability to work under pressure during times of high calls volumes and high impacting incidents.
Experience with Windows 7 and Windows 10
Personal qualities
Works in a way which role models our purpose & values:
Our Purpose: ‘Powering the choice of cleaner greener future, together’
Straightforward
We are straightforward in how we communicate with each other and get things done
Determined
We are determined and resilient, overcoming challenges to realise our purpose together
Inclusive
We value people’s differences and recognise the strength they give us when we work together
Fair
In fulfilling our purpose, we aim to balance fairly the needs of our people with those of our customers, our shareholders and our future holders
Desired qualifications
Minimum GCSE grades A to C including Maths and English. All applicants will be required to pass initial assessments in Maths and English.
All applicants will be required to complete initial assessments in Maths and English.
Depending on the apprenticeship applied for, you will also need to complete the ICT initial assessment.
Future prospects
May lead to permanent employment for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship.
An advanced apprenticeship in IT can lead to jobs such as Software or Web Developer, Support Engineer, Software Tester or Network Planner, and much more. You could progress to a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms.
Things to consider
Driving licence preferable but not essential
You must be able to get to and from the place of work and college in a timely manner
Advanced Apprenticeships in IT and Telecoms can take up to 24 months to complete, although the actual duration will depend on your job role and previous experience
To assist you during your apprenticeship, you may be required to purchase some equipment and resources to support you during your course
Closing Date: 4th November 2018