1st Line Service Desk Analyst
1st Line Service Desk Analyst required by market leading, award winning, professional services organisation based in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for technology and customer service to develop their skills within a supportive environment, acting as the first point of contact for IT support across the business.
The Role
Working as part of a collaborative IT team and reporting to the Service Desk Manager, you will provide front-line support to users, ensuring issues are logged, diagnosed, and resolved efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for all IT support queries
- Logging, categorising, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues
- Escalating more complex problems to 2nd line support where required
- Supporting a range of applications, including Microsoft 365 and other business systems
- Assisting with hardware and software installations, configurations, and upgrades
- Contributing to IT projects, including system upgrades and new implementations
- Delivering a high level of customer service with a positive and proactive approach
This is a user-facing and telephone support role, requiring strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner.
About You
- Previous experience in an IT support or helpdesk environment is desirable
- Good working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Basic understanding of networking and desktop hardware
- Awareness of cyber security best practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users
- A positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Private medical insurance (BUPA)
- Competitive pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Additional travel-related benefit (e.g. train/parking support)