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.
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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.