1st Line Support Agent / IT Help Desk / Service Desk Analyst Birmingham £16.02 per hour Ongoing Temporary Contract Flexible shifts (Days/Nights, weekends & bank holidays) About the Role Step into a fast-paced, forward-thinking company where your development genuinely matters. Based in modern Birmingham offices, you'll join an energetic and supportive IT Service Desk team that's big on training and internal progression. As a 1st Line Support Agent / IT Support Technician , you'll act as the first point of contact for all corporate and retail IT issues working within a busy Help Desk / Service Desk environment . This role is ideal for someone looking to grow a long-term career in IT Support, Technical Support, or Desktop Support , with clear progression into 2nd Line Support . What You'll Do Provide quick, reliable 1st Line IT Support across corporate and retail systems Log and manage incidents using a ticketing system in line with SLA targets Support retail POS systems, in-store equipment, payroll applications and business-critical software Deliver excellent customer service with a confident and professional phone manner Escalate complex issues to 2nd Line Support / Desktop Support Engineers when required Work efficiently in a high-volume IT Help Desk environment What You'll Bring Previous experience in 1st Line Support, IT Help Desk, Service Desk or Technical Support (helpful but not essential) Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Excellent communication and call-handling ability Comfortable supporting Windows OS, Microsoft Office 365 and basic networking issues Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced, target-driven environment Full flexibility for shift work between 7:00 AM and 1:00 AM, 365 days a year Why You'll Love It Competitive pay: £16.02 per hour Ongoing training in IT systems and service desk tools Fun, social and supportive team culture A company that promotes internal progression and IT career development. Opportunities like this don't stay open for long, submit your application today or get in touch with Gabriele Strazdauskaite on and secure your place in a growing IT team!
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
1st Line Support Agent / IT Help Desk / Service Desk Analyst Birmingham £16.02 per hour Ongoing Temporary Contract Flexible shifts (Days/Nights, weekends & bank holidays) About the Role Step into a fast-paced, forward-thinking company where your development genuinely matters. Based in modern Birmingham offices, you'll join an energetic and supportive IT Service Desk team that's big on training and internal progression. As a 1st Line Support Agent / IT Support Technician , you'll act as the first point of contact for all corporate and retail IT issues working within a busy Help Desk / Service Desk environment . This role is ideal for someone looking to grow a long-term career in IT Support, Technical Support, or Desktop Support , with clear progression into 2nd Line Support . What You'll Do Provide quick, reliable 1st Line IT Support across corporate and retail systems Log and manage incidents using a ticketing system in line with SLA targets Support retail POS systems, in-store equipment, payroll applications and business-critical software Deliver excellent customer service with a confident and professional phone manner Escalate complex issues to 2nd Line Support / Desktop Support Engineers when required Work efficiently in a high-volume IT Help Desk environment What You'll Bring Previous experience in 1st Line Support, IT Help Desk, Service Desk or Technical Support (helpful but not essential) Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Excellent communication and call-handling ability Comfortable supporting Windows OS, Microsoft Office 365 and basic networking issues Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced, target-driven environment Full flexibility for shift work between 7:00 AM and 1:00 AM, 365 days a year Why You'll Love It Competitive pay: £16.02 per hour Ongoing training in IT systems and service desk tools Fun, social and supportive team culture A company that promotes internal progression and IT career development. Opportunities like this don't stay open for long, submit your application today or get in touch with Gabriele Strazdauskaite on and secure your place in a growing IT team!
Are you the kind of IT professional who loves getting to the root cause rather than putting out the same fires every week?We're looking for a Lead Problem Analyst/Manager to take ownership of major incidents, known errors, recurring issues and system wide problems driving stability, performance, and continuous improvement across a modern, cloud centric IT environment. This is a hands-on, high impact role within a forward-thinking organisation that invests heavily in technology, automation and service excellence. As our Lead Problem Analyst/Manager, you will: Own and lead Problem Management & Known Error activities within SLA and KPI timeframes. Act as a 2nd/3rd-line escalation point for technical service issues whilst adhering to change and configuration management processes. Troubleshoot application specific, hardware, and endpoint problems. Provide support across Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, Office 365, Active Directory/AAD, as part of problem management activities. Design automation to improve processes and reduce recurring incidents. Maintain and update the internal Knowledge Base for Problems, Known Errors and Workarounds. Support end-user computing (EU devices, mobile, printers) as part of problem investigations. Working closely with the Head of Technical Services and wider IT teams to drive operational excellence. If you're driven by solving complex issues, improving systems, creating lasting stability, and possess a combination of the following skills, we want to hear from you! Experience in IT support/problem management in a professional office environment. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Genuine passion for root-cause analysis and long-term issue eradication. Customer-centric mindset with great communication skills (in-person, phone, email, chat). Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory/AAD, Azure/O365 environments. Ability to prioritise effectively and take full ownership of tasks. Collaborative team player who supports others and champions continuous improvement. Microsoft certifications or ITIL qualifications are advantageous but not essential. Apply today and become the force behind our long-term IT reliability and performance.In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Are you the kind of IT professional who loves getting to the root cause rather than putting out the same fires every week?We're looking for a Lead Problem Analyst/Manager to take ownership of major incidents, known errors, recurring issues and system wide problems driving stability, performance, and continuous improvement across a modern, cloud centric IT environment. This is a hands-on, high impact role within a forward-thinking organisation that invests heavily in technology, automation and service excellence. As our Lead Problem Analyst/Manager, you will: Own and lead Problem Management & Known Error activities within SLA and KPI timeframes. Act as a 2nd/3rd-line escalation point for technical service issues whilst adhering to change and configuration management processes. Troubleshoot application specific, hardware, and endpoint problems. Provide support across Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, Office 365, Active Directory/AAD, as part of problem management activities. Design automation to improve processes and reduce recurring incidents. Maintain and update the internal Knowledge Base for Problems, Known Errors and Workarounds. Support end-user computing (EU devices, mobile, printers) as part of problem investigations. Working closely with the Head of Technical Services and wider IT teams to drive operational excellence. If you're driven by solving complex issues, improving systems, creating lasting stability, and possess a combination of the following skills, we want to hear from you! Experience in IT support/problem management in a professional office environment. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Genuine passion for root-cause analysis and long-term issue eradication. Customer-centric mindset with great communication skills (in-person, phone, email, chat). Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory/AAD, Azure/O365 environments. Ability to prioritise effectively and take full ownership of tasks. Collaborative team player who supports others and champions continuous improvement. Microsoft certifications or ITIL qualifications are advantageous but not essential. Apply today and become the force behind our long-term IT reliability and performance.In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Are you the kind of IT professional who loves getting to the root cause rather than putting out the same fires every week?We're looking for a Lead Problem Analyst/Problem Manager to take ownership of major incidents, known errors, recurring issues and system wide problems driving stability, performance, and continuous improvement across a modern, cloud centric IT environment. This is a hands-on, high impact role within a forward-thinking organisation that invests heavily in technology, automation and service excellence. As our Lead Problem Analyst/Problem Manager, you will: Own and lead Problem Management & Known Error activities within SLA and KPI timeframes. Act as a 2nd/3rd-line escalation point for technical service issues whilst adhering to change and configuration management processes. Troubleshoot application specific, hardware, and endpoint problems. Provide support across Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, Office 365, Active Directory/AAD, as part of problem management activities. Design automation to improve processes and reduce recurring incidents. Maintain and update the internal Knowledge Base for Problems, Known Errors and Workarounds. Support end-user computing (EU devices, mobile, printers) as part of problem investigations. Working closely with the Head of Technical Services and wider IT teams to drive operational excellence. If you're driven by solving complex issues, improving systems, creating lasting stability, and possess a combination of the following skills, we want to hear from you! Experience in IT support/problem management in a professional office environment. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Genuine passion for root-cause analysis and long-term issue eradication. Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory/AAD, Azure/O365 environments. Ctrix or Azure Virtual Desktop Ability to prioritise effectively and take full ownership of tasks. Collaborative team player who supports others and champions continuous improvement. Microsoft certifications or ITIL qualifications are advantageous but not essential. Apply today and become the force behind our long-term IT reliability and performance.In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Are you the kind of IT professional who loves getting to the root cause rather than putting out the same fires every week?We're looking for a Lead Problem Analyst/Problem Manager to take ownership of major incidents, known errors, recurring issues and system wide problems driving stability, performance, and continuous improvement across a modern, cloud centric IT environment. This is a hands-on, high impact role within a forward-thinking organisation that invests heavily in technology, automation and service excellence. As our Lead Problem Analyst/Problem Manager, you will: Own and lead Problem Management & Known Error activities within SLA and KPI timeframes. Act as a 2nd/3rd-line escalation point for technical service issues whilst adhering to change and configuration management processes. Troubleshoot application specific, hardware, and endpoint problems. Provide support across Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, Office 365, Active Directory/AAD, as part of problem management activities. Design automation to improve processes and reduce recurring incidents. Maintain and update the internal Knowledge Base for Problems, Known Errors and Workarounds. Support end-user computing (EU devices, mobile, printers) as part of problem investigations. Working closely with the Head of Technical Services and wider IT teams to drive operational excellence. If you're driven by solving complex issues, improving systems, creating lasting stability, and possess a combination of the following skills, we want to hear from you! Experience in IT support/problem management in a professional office environment. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Genuine passion for root-cause analysis and long-term issue eradication. Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory/AAD, Azure/O365 environments. Ctrix or Azure Virtual Desktop Ability to prioritise effectively and take full ownership of tasks. Collaborative team player who supports others and champions continuous improvement. Microsoft certifications or ITIL qualifications are advantageous but not essential. Apply today and become the force behind our long-term IT reliability and performance.In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
2nd Line IT Support Engineer Liverpool On-site Permanent Up to £45,000 per annum Proactive IT Appointments are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading employer for an experienced 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join their team based in Liverpool city centre. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support professional who enjoys working in a hands-on, fully on-site environment and is looking to further develop their technical skills across modern Microsoft technologies. The Role: Provide 2nd line support, handling escalations from 1st line teams Diagnose and resolve a wide range of technical issues across user devices and systems Support and administer Microsoft 365 services Manage and maintain Windows 11 environments Utilise Intune for device management and configuration Administer Active Directory (user accounts, permissions, group policies) Support Azure-based infrastructure (essential) Work closely with wider IT teams to ensure efficient service delivery Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to process improvements Key Requirements: Proven experience in a 2nd line support role Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Windows 11 Experience with Intune and device management Solid Active Directory administration skills Essential: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
2nd Line IT Support Engineer Liverpool On-site Permanent Up to £45,000 per annum Proactive IT Appointments are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading employer for an experienced 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join their team based in Liverpool city centre. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support professional who enjoys working in a hands-on, fully on-site environment and is looking to further develop their technical skills across modern Microsoft technologies. The Role: Provide 2nd line support, handling escalations from 1st line teams Diagnose and resolve a wide range of technical issues across user devices and systems Support and administer Microsoft 365 services Manage and maintain Windows 11 environments Utilise Intune for device management and configuration Administer Active Directory (user accounts, permissions, group policies) Support Azure-based infrastructure (essential) Work closely with wider IT teams to ensure efficient service delivery Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to process improvements Key Requirements: Proven experience in a 2nd line support role Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Windows 11 Experience with Intune and device management Solid Active Directory administration skills Essential: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website