K3 Capital Group Ltd

Please note this role is hybrid with 3/4 days per week based at our Bolton & Manchester offices We are seeking an experienced IT Support Engineer to join our internal IT Service Desk team and provide 2nd Line IT support to our end-users across the K3 Capital Group of companies. The ideal candidate will proactively resolve issues and complete requests, ensuring a seamless experience for clients. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service, you will uphold our company Service Level Agreements and contribute to the success of our IT Service Desk Team. The candidate will act as a bridge between our 1st line support team and our 3rd line infrastructure team. In order to succeed in this position, you will have excellent spoken English with the ability to provide technical support to end users who do not want to hear jargon! You will need to be approachable with a can-do attitude, happy to answer questions and support other members of the team, sharing knowledge and expertise to enable them to develop Key responsibilities: 2nd Line IT Support: Provide desk side and remote 2nd line support to end-users, resolving technical issues and escalation issues effectively. Provide 2nd line support for Microsoft 365, Azure & Windows Active directory for on premise and cloud technologies. Ensure a seamless and positive experience for clients. Experience in the building of physical laptops and MAC support is desirable. Proactive Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve issues proactively to minimize downtime. Maintain high standards of customer service. Microsoft Modern Workplace & Cloud Technologies: Utilize Intune, Autopilot, M365 and Azure to manage and support end-user environments. Strong knowledge of Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Exchange, Intune, and Azure. Implement and maintain Microsoft Modern Workplace solutions. Technical Expertise: Demonstrate excellent knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and networking principles. Proficiency in PC support, email technologies, VoIP telephony, backup solutions, firewalls, switching and routers. Customer Service Skills: Exhibit excellent technical and customer service skills. Communicate effectively with end-users and team members. Manage time efficiently and build strong relationships with users. Able to communicate with and manage VIPs support requests. Documentation: Produce high-quality documentation for IT processes and procedures. Maintain accurate records of support activities. Coaching and Mentoring: Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members. Share knowledge and best practices to enhance team performance. Certifications desired: Microsoft 365 administrator certification or other relevant Microsoft certifications are desired. ITIL Foundation certification v4.0 (preferred) Full UK driving licence Experience required: Proven experience with at least 2 years in a similar role providing 2nd line IT support. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Modern Workplace & Cloud technologies. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to produce high-quality documentation. Experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members. Benefits: Competitive salary Life Assurance Health cash plan which includes Wellness & EAP Group Pension Referral incentive Professional development & study support Exclusive staff discounts

The role: We are seeking an experienced 1st line service desk support analyst to join our newly created internal IT Service Desk team providing 1 Line IT support to our end-users across the K3 Capital Group of companies. The ideal candidate will proactively log and resolve issues and complete requests, ensuring a seamless experience for end users. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service, you will uphold our company Service Level Agreements and contribute to the success of our IT Service Desk Team. In order to succeed in this position, you will have excellent spoken English with the ability to provide technical support to end users who do not want to hear jargon! You will need to be approachable with a can-do attitude, happy to answer questions and support other members of the team, sharing knowledge and expertise to enable them The ITSDA will play a crucial role in providing technical assistance and support to end-users, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of their computer systems and applications. The ITSDA will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues, servicing IT requests and ensuring IT processes and polices are adhered to and escalating more complex problems when necessary whilst delivering exceptional customer service to our internal users. The ITSDA will provide excellent customer service, solving technical challenges, and contributing to a collaborative IT team. Key responsibilities : Technical Support - Provide first-line technical support to end-users via phone, email, or in-person. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues. Guide users through step-by-step solutions in a clear and concise manner. Incident Management - Log and track incidents in the service desk ticketing system. Prioritize and escalate incidents based on urgency and impact. Ensure timely resolution of issues and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs). Requests & Starter / Leaver Management - Log and track requests in the service desk ticketing system. Ensure timely completion of requests and ensure that new starters requests are fulfilled in a timely manner including following our documented laptop build process using Intune and Autopilot. Customer Service - Deliver excellent customer service by actively listening to users and empathizing with their concerns. Keep end-users informed of incident progress, notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages. Provide user training and support for various applications and technologies. Documentation - Create and maintain accurate and detailed documentation of common issues and their resolutions. Contribute to the knowledge base and ensure it is kept updated to facilitate efficient problem resolution. Collaboration : - Collaborate with other IT teams and Service Providers to resolve complex technical issues. Escalate issues to appropriate teams or specialists when necessary. Problem Management - Monitor and report on recurring issues to help identify root causes and prevent future incidents. Contribute to the development of proactive solutions to common problems. Reporting, relationships & management: The ITSDA will report into the IT Service Desk Manager Please note that although this is a hybrid role it is initially expected to be 5 days per week on site in our Bolton office, moving to a hybrid 3 to 4 days in the office once the team is established. Experience required : Education - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience. ITIL foundation qualification would be a bonus Experience - Previous experience in a service desk or technical support role is essential. 2 year's experience or more is desirable Technical, training & skill levels: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Analytical and problem-solving mindset. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. Proficient in troubleshooting Windows operating system. Familiarity with M365, Active Directory, and basic networking concepts. Knowledge of remote desktop tools and IT Service Management tools.