1st Line Support Advisor
Crawley, UK
£25,000 - £28,000 per annum
About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for a 1st Line Support Advisor to join a growing and dynamic team based in Crawley. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong customer service skills and an interest in technology to develop a career in IT and telecommunications support.
As a 1st Line Support Advisor, you will act as the first point of contact for customers, delivering a professional and efficient support service. You will be responsible for handling incoming queries, diagnosing issues, and ensuring all support requests are managed effectively through to resolution or escalation.
Key Responsibilities- Act as the first point of contact for customers via phone, email, and other channels
- Provide a professional, friendly, and customer-focused service at all times
- Accurately log, categorise, and prioritise incoming support requests
- Diagnose and resolve basic technical issues (broadband, VoIP, hosted telephony, network services)
- Create clear and detailed service tickets for all customer interactions
- Escalate more complex issues to 2nd Line Support or relevant teams
- Keep customers informed with regular updates on their queries
- Maintain accurate records within the ticketing system
- Contribute to internal knowledge base documentation
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
To be successful in this 1st Line Support Advisor role, you will have:
- Previous experience in customer service or a helpdesk/support environment
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- A confident and professional telephone manner
- Strong problem-solving skills with a logical approach
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
- Experience using ticketing systems or similar software (desirable)
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Basic understanding of telecoms (broadband, VoIP, hosted telephony) training is provided
- Competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000 DOE.
- Clear progression into 2nd Line Support and technical roles
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
If you're looking to build a career in technical support and want to join a forward-thinking company, this 1st Line Support Advisor position could be the perfect next step.
Apply today and we will be in touch.
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