Job Description

About Aspire
At Aspire Technology Solutions, we look for dynamic individuals who want to work for one of the fastest growing IT and Cyber Security providers in the UK. Our mission is to deliver technology like no other. It is such an exciting time to join us on our journey as we continue to grow and expand!
About the role We are looking for a 1st Line End User Support Engineer with a solid technical background and passion for problem-solving.
Working alongside the wider Service Desk, you will work towards continually driving home technical solutions whilst putting our customer\xe2\x80\x99s needs first. You will be delivering exceptional customer service for cases which have been escalated to you by our 1st line Quick Fix Support Engineers. This could involve fixing a technical fault, answering a query, fulfilling a service request \xe2\x80\x93 anything that is needed to allow the user to return to work.
Our ideal candidate would be an experienced engineer, who is an instinctive problem solver and able to drive technical solutions. Strong communication skills will help you to diagnose the customer\xe2\x80\x99s issue and explain technical issues in a way that non-experts can understand. Efficiency is also important to succeed, as you will be managing a diverse workload.
Communication with customers will take place over the phone and via email whilst utilising fault-finding programmes that assist you in diagnosing and fixing customer problems remotely. Customer service is key to success in the role \xe2\x80\x93 living our values are woven through everything we do to guarantee that our service delivery is second to none.
What you will be doing

• Providing day-to-day IT support for a large and diverse customer base through remote diagnosis, troubleshooting and resolving tickets in relation to issues with the following:
  • Software installation and configuration
  • Dealing with bespoke client software
  • Operating system configuration
  • Local machine performance
  • Hardware builds
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with 1st Line Quick Fix, 3rd Line, Cloud Services and other key stakeholders and teams across the Aspire network.
• Working to SLA\xe2\x80\x99s for incidents and requests, prioritising and managing workload effectively, managing several open Incidents and requests whilst following existing procedures and best practices.
• Support continual improvement by identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency including automation of manual processes.

You will suit the role if you have \xe2\x80\x93

• Demonstrable knowledge or experience in Technical Support, Service Desk and/ or IT roles.
• Experience working with IT infrastructure including Active Directory permissions, security, desktops, firewalls, and peripheral equipment such as printers and mobile devices.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to take action.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers at all levels, to diagnose issues and resolve issues.
• Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills to manage and prioritise own tasks and service desk issues in order to manage a diverse workload, exceed customer expectations and deliver results within agreed SLAs.
• Timely reporting of progress on service desk issues and escalation to 2nd Line as required.

It is a great opportunity to build on your technical skillset. Ideally, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have a previous working knowledge of the following: Windows operating systems, Active Directory, SCCM, Exchange and Office 365.
An understanding of Service Desk operations, a qualification within the ITIL framework and experience using ServiceNow or another ITSM tool would be useful.
Our values
We understand that you might not have all of the qualifications and experiences that we think are key to succeeding in this role, therefore we provide continuous learning and development at Aspire, which is at the heart of everything we do. As long as you are passionate, eager to learn and driven to be the best at what you do and live our values this role may be a fit for you.
Salary
Starting salary, \xc2\xa322,250 to \xc2\xa326,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits
Here at Aspire we offer a great benefits package and a competitive salary. Being a people-centric organisation is what sets us apart \xe2\x80\x93 we strive to look after our people in the best way we can!

• Travel benefits including free parking, subsidized travel passes and much more!
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Network Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement (increasing with length of service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Parental Schemes
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Tech Purchase Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• New business referral scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover

Location and Working Arrangements
You will be based at Aspire\xe2\x80\x99s Gateshead Head Office.
Hours of Work
Full time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday.
Equality, Inclusion and Diversity at Aspire
Aspire is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a culture that respects and values each other\xe2\x80\x99s differences, that promotes dignity, equality and diversity that encourages individuals to develop their true potential.
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