Technical Support Advisor, 2nd Line IT
Focus Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Exeter • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £33,000 per year
About the role
- Responsible for cases functionally escalated from 1st line, ensuring these are assigned and progressed in priority order.
- To diagnose, log, action and follow through to resolution cases, including escalations whilst keeping the customer informed of progress. Be able to identify when a case cannot be fixed remotely and route straight into Field Allocation for a site visit.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
- Configure applications and systems.
- Drive outbound calling to resolve cases in a timely manner and avoid delays where possible.
- Ensure cases are kept up to date, ensuring any outstanding cases are managed in line with agreed demarcations.
- Report issues to suppliers, chasing and doing all that is possible to ensure cases are resolved in a timely manner and that the customer is kept informed.
- Cases are managed in line with agreed SLAs and are functionally escalated to 3rd line, with sufficient SLA remaining.
- Document required changes in line with Focus Groups Change Management process.
Requirements
- Experience in a customer facing technical support role.
- In depth understanding of system, applications and network infrastructure – may have specialist knowledge in some areas and confident to troubleshoot/configure/install.
- Experience with remote desktop support tools.
- Skilled in using technical expertise to solve customer issues. Able to effectively gather relevant information and communicate technical resolutions and updates to customers.
- Experience of overcoming technical challenges and benefits from this experience in analysing and solving customer issues.
- Knowledge of ITIL framework and best practices.
- Able to assess when it’s appropriate to escalate an issue to 3rd line in order to ensure a good customer experience.
Benefits
- Generous Holidays: Enjoy 24 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and a special day off for your birthday.
- Give Back: Enjoy paid volunteering days to support causes you care about.
- Referral Rewards: Benefit from our Refer a Friend scheme and earn money for bringing great talent to our team.
- Social Events: Join in on regular social events and connect with your colleagues in a fun and relaxed environment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
troubleshootinghardware supportsoftware supportapplication configurationsystem configurationnetwork infrastructureremote desktop supporttechnical issue resolutionchange managementSLA management
Soft Skills
customer communicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsescalation managementtime managementinterpersonal skillscustomer serviceinformation gatheringtechnical communicationconflict resolution
Certifications
ITIL certification