Job Description

Location:

Cambridge based

Salary:

25-33K per annum

Medical Plan, Pension, Mobile Phone, Paid Training, Special Birthday Bonus, 23 Days Annual Leave (excluding bank holidays) Holiday Loyalty Scheme

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Why Join Us?

Breathe Technology

is one of the regions longest standing IT & Cyber Security providers to businesses and schools since 2003.

At

Breathe Technology

we don't just offer jobs - we offer careers and being part of something special. If you're an

IT problem-solver

who thrives on

helping people

and enjoys working with the latest technology, this is your chance to grow with a

supportive and innovative team

.

Join a

dynamic, modern and forward thinking environment

where your ideas matter, your skills will evolve, and you'll be part of a company that values

your contribution

.

What You'll Do

Working closely with your team and the Technical Director, you will be predominantly based in our fantastic Cambridge office. There may be an opportunity to progress into a more senior role which includes customer site management and visits, this is optional.

As a

IT Service Desk Analyst/Engineer

(2nd or 3rd Line

), you will act as the first point of contact for our IT Managed Services customers, consisting of businesses and schools. Industry leading software will be at your disposal, to log the support calls and perform remote access.

The primary objective of this role is to provide first time resolution of the issues the customer is experiencing. This will be achieved by troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving problems at the first point of contact and/or escalating the fault to one of our Snr Engineers to investigate further and help resolve the issue.

Breathe only provides level 2 & 3 services.

Throughout this process you will remain the single point of contact with the customer, maintaining ownership of the original fault and acting as the main point of contact between the customer and Breathe, but providing timely updates and ensuring the fault is given the correct level of priority.

What We're Looking For

We believe in hiring for

potential

, not just skills. However, we do need a minimum of 3 years in a similar role.

If you tick most of these boxes, we'd love to hear from you:

You must be a UK resident and reside within a 1 hour commute from the Cambridge office

3 Years minimum

experience

in IT support, ideally in a

2nd or 3rd Line role

Full UK Driving License

Must qualify for DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certification - we will pay for the certification

Strong knowledge of

Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11 and Active Directory

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve

desktop, network and Office 365 application issues

Familiarity with

ticketing systems (e.g. ServiceNow, Freshdesk, Zendesk)

Excellent

problem-solving skills

and a logical mindset

Strong

communication skills

- ability to explain tech to non-tech people. As we work in schools you must be fluent in spoken and written English

Passion for

learning and professional growth

Responsibilities Include:

Dealing with incoming faults in a professional and courteous manner over the phone and via email

Taking ownership of faults and managing them in a logical and methodical manner

Correctly logging incidents and faults, categorising and prioritising them in line with team procedures

Conducting full and thorough diagnostics with the end users to enable first point of contact fault resolution

Ensuring all faults are progressed and cleared within the SLA's - escalating to other internal and external teams as appropriate

Managing faults through their entire lifecycle from the first point of contact through to resolution, proactively keeping the customer informed of progress

Identify and escalate repeat issues or service risks into service management teams

Sharing knowledge with team colleagues

Manage a number of scheduled tasks for customers, designed to ensure that the customers systems remain operational

Nice-to-Have (But Not Essential)

Experience with

Azure AD, Intune, Group Policy & SharePoint

Any IT certifications (CompTIA, Microsoft, ITIL)

Basic networking knowledge (DNS, DHCP, VLANs)

Interest in Cyber Security

Experience of working within the Education Sector

Why You'll Love Working Here

Great work environment and supportive team

Competitive salary

31 days of annual leave

(including 8 bank and public holidays)

Holiday Loyalty Scheme

(additional holiday entitlement increases with time served, starting at your first anniversary and then every second year)

Private Medical plan

Company pension scheme

Birthday treats and recognition

Personal Development Plan (Technical Mastery Programme)

- We invest in training, certifications and mentorship to support your career growth

Supportive Team

- Work with experienced engineers who want to see you succeed

Work-Life Balance

- We value flexibility and wellbeing

Tech-Forward Environment

- Use the latest tools and tech to enhance your skills

Recognition & Rewards

- Your hard work won't go unnoticed

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join our team and become part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. If you're ready to make a difference and advance your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a vibrant community that's shaping the future of IT Support.

Please send your CV to careers@breathetechnology.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person