When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.
About the role
In your role as End User Services Engineer you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to provide end user support across the USS estate - onsite support to Liverpool and London sites in addition to remote support to hybrid workers.
You will aim to deliver the best possible IT support service to USS as well as be responsible for core user facing services; Teams meeting rooms, printers' & end user devices (laptops, phones, ipads).
In addition, you will be supporting the build of IT equipment and problem diagnosis to ensure speedy resolution of issues.
This role is based on site 5 days a week
What you will be doing
As a trusted part of the IT team you will be responsible for: End User support
Analysis, updating and resolving service request tickets within SLA's.
Troubleshoot desktop, telephony, software and printing issues.
Incident investigation and resolution
Engagement with technicians & suppliers to resolve issues
Document all work to comply to standards
Physical installation and configuration of desktops, laptops mobile phones
Decommission laptops and phones as per documented procedures
To engage fully & effectively with the USS Technology Services Team.
Provide full and effective communications to the End User Services Manager & the USS Business on the delivery of the ITSD service.
Occasional coverage of the Service Desk as required.
Preventative onsite checks
Morning & afternoon checks
Ensure meeting room equipment is configured for critical meetings to be successful
Partake in wide body of projects
OS upgrades
Mobile device rollouts
Configuration & deployment of Teams meeting room equipment
About you
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.
To be successful in the role you will: Have experience in a customer facing role with evidenced service improvement focus
Have strong technical knowledge of building various IT hardware.
Be able to diagnose hardware issues to quickly and effectively complete problem diagnosis & resolution.
Be able to provide assistance to users in a professional manner following agreed procedures for further help or escalation of request.
Maintain accurate records of user requests, contact details and outcome.
Provide timely feedback and updates to users following agreed procedures, receives and handles requests for support, provides information to enable problem resolution and promptly allocates unresolved calls as appropriate.
Have delivery experience with a background in ITIL
Have experience of working in an IT environment and an understanding IT metrics and data
Be able to produce accurate reports
Have experience of using MS Offices products - Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook - to an intermediate level
Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Be able to work effectively in a team or autonomously
Be able to prioritise, manage and perform under pressure
Work effectively under pressure to a high standard and to strict deadlines
Maintain excellent verbal and electronic communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in the organisation
Desirable Technical skills / Experience SCCM experience
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Office365 product suite
Active Directory administration
Azure / Exchange Online / Intune administration experience desirable
Mobile phone technology
Why join us?
At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!
How we will reward you
Great starting salary
Generous annual leave package
Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
Employee Volunteer Day's to support the communities where you work and live
Cycle to Work Scheme
Our culture and values
Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them 'front and centre' of what we do. This is embedded through our values: Integrity
Collaboration
Excellence
About us
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and other higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for almost 577,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest private defined benefit pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around 76.8bn (at 31 March 2025). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk
USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk.
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