1st Line Service Desk Engineer / IT Support Analyst

  • Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd
  • Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan
  • 19/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

1st Line Service Desk Engineer / IT Support Analyst Salary: £28k + excellent benefits package + Training and career development opportunities Hybrid working Caerphilly area. There is a requirement to work on-call as part of a rota (paid).

A growing Managed Services Provider is looking for a motivated and customer-focused 1st Line Service Desk Engineer / IT Support Analyst to join its expanding support team in South Wales.

This opportunity would suit candidates currently working as a Service Desk Analyst, IT Support Analyst, 1st Line Support Engineer, Helpdesk Engineer, IT Support Technician or Technical Support Analyst who are looking to further develop their technical skills within a professional and supportive managed services environment.

You'll be joining a collaborative service desk team responsible for providing front-line technical support to a wide range of customers across both public and private sector organisations.

The role offers excellent progression opportunities for someone looking to build a long-term career within IT support and managed services, with exposure to Microsoft technologies, customer environments and ongoing technical development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide 1st line technical support via phone, email and remote support tools
  • Log, manage and resolve incidents and service requests efficiently
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software and desktop-related issues
  • Support Microsoft Office, Outlook and Windows operating systems
  • Escalate more complex technical issues where appropriate
  • Maintain accurate ticket updates, documentation and customer communication
  • Deliver excellent customer service throughout the support process
  • Assist with user account administration and basic system support
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
  • Work collaboratively with 2nd and 3rd line support engineers
Skills & Experience Required:
  • Previous experience within an IT support, service desk, helpdesk or technical support environment
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
  • Knowledge of Windows desktop operating systems
  • Experience supporting Microsoft Office applications and Outlook
  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced support environment
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies
Desirable Experience:
  • Active Directory user administration
  • Microsoft 365 support exposure
  • Experience using ITSM or ticketing systems
  • Remote support tools experience
  • Basic networking knowledge including DNS, DHCP and WiFi
  • Exposure to backup, antivirus or virtualisation technologies
  • MSP or managed services experience

This role would suit candidates currently working as a Service Desk Analyst, Helpdesk Engineer, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support Technician, Technical Support Analyst or IT Support Administrator who are looking to continue developing their career within a growing and technology-focused managed services environment.