Junior IT Support Technician / Service Desk Analyst

Junior IT Support Technician / Service Desk Analyst

Full-Time On-site
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Junior IT Support Technician / Service Desk Analyst – Full Training Provided

Build your IT support career in a collaborative managed services team, providing first-line incident, request and access support for clients. This entry-level opportunity suits IT graduates and candidates with strong communication, problem-solving and computer literacy skills, with a provisional November 2026 start.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Helpdesk Analyst, Technical Support Analyst, IT Technician, First Line Support Analyst, IT Helpdesk Analyst, Support Desk Analyst, Helpdesk Technician, IT Support Analyst, Technical Support Technician

A strong benefits package includes 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a company pension, health cash plan, income protection and training and development.

SALARY: Up to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid - Bristol, South West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract until 31 December 2027 (with the potential to go permanent)

WORKING HOURS: Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm for the first 2 weeks, then a shift rota, typically 4 days on / 4 days off with 12-hour shifts; alternating one month on days (9:30am–9:30pm) and one month on nights (9:30pm–9:30am)

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity to build practical IT support expertise in a collaborative managed services environment. The Junior IT Support Technician / Service Desk Analyst will build skills through structured ticket management and client support.

Reporting to the Service Operations Manager, the Junior IT Support Technician / Service Desk Analyst will manage incidents and service requests from first contact through resolution, escalation or handover in line with SLAs and KPIs.

The Junior IT Support Technician / Service Desk Analyst will also support monitoring, knowledge documentation, service continuity, security compliance and process improvement, including automation opportunities.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Junior IT Support Technician / Service Desk Analyst include:

  • Incident and Request Management: Log, manage and progress incidents and approved service requests accurately in line with procedures, SLAs and KPIs
  • Client Support and Communication: Provide telephone or chat support, keep clients informed and communicate complex incidents clearly to internal and external stakeholders
  • Monitoring and Escalation: Monitor client infrastructure and solutions, identify recurring incidents and opportunities for incident reduction, and escalation where necessary
  • Shift Handover and Service Continuity: Follow handover procedures, highlighting key tickets and critical upcoming tasks to maintain continuity
  • Knowledge and Documentation: Update and create knowledge articles and documentation, applying appropriate intellectual property and open-source licensing awareness
  • Process Improvement and Automation: Identify opportunities to optimise work and automate request fulfilment, incident resolution and wider processes
  • Security and Data Privacy: Follow information security and data privacy policies and the information security framework
  • ESG Contribution: Support environmental, social and governance objectives and contribute to a personal ESG goal through the performance management process

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

  • Entry-level IT support exposure or completion of a relevant internship programme
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex incidents clearly
  • Critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy environment and adapt to changing circumstances
  • Active listening skills and a client-focused approach
  • Ability to communicate and work across different cultures and social groups
  • Ability to plan ahead and support a knowledge-sharing culture
  • Sound understanding of intellectual property and open-source licensing in the context of software development
  • Good understanding of information security and data privacy requirements
  • Right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not available

BENEFITS

  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Income Protection
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Death in Service (4 x salary)
  • Training & Development
  • Employee discounts
  • Volunteer Day

JOB REF: AWDO-C15300

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Junior IT Support Technician / Service Desk Analyst employer: AWD Online

Join a dynamic and supportive team within a large education organisation that prioritises employee growth and wellbeing. With a strong focus on shaping the people strategy, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful impact across North Somerset and Bristol.

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Contact Details:

AWD Online Recruitment Team