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End User Support Lead

End User Support Lead

Raunds Full-Time No home office possible
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We are looking for a 1st / 2nd line End User Support Lead to support, maintain and manage our IT End User devices and systems. Based from our Raunds office, you will be leading a team of four across two sites. The day-to-day role varies for the End User Support Lead being driven by business needs. It’s essential the End User Support Lead is adaptable and able to work in an everchanging environment and able to make quick clear and rational decisions, including the ability to delegate.

A full time permanent position based onsite 5 days week with some travel to other sites.

What will I be doing as an End User Support Lead.

  • Ensuring the team are able to provide 1st and 2nd Line Support to end use devices and associated equipment in Microsoft and Mac OS, iOS & Android based technologies
  • Work closely with the service desk and service delivery teams in addition to the 3rd line teams.
  • Support to be provided extends from desktops, laptops, mobile devices to, warehousing and transport systems.
  • Continuously improve the service delivered to the teams stakeholders

    • Skills and experience required:

  • Experienced working in an IT support-based role.
  • A good understanding of active directory and Office365
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of basic networking topology, DHCP scopes, IP addressing, DNS etc.
  • Experience in technical support of End User devices and associated equipment in Microsoft and Mac OS, iOS & Android based technologies.
  • Understanding of ITIL methodology is preferred
  • Strong self-starting capabilities
  • Ability to transfer knowledge via appropriate measures to improve first time fix rates and prevent repeat calls.
  • Excellent ticket and people management skills
  • Self-motivated approach to researching new technical concepts and emerging technologies
  • Safety-first approach to applying changes and fixes on production systems.

    • You will need to be confident with working within this environment and may need to lift equipment. An ability to communicate effectively and confidently with customers and IS teams is an absolute must.

    What we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary and annual company bonus
  • Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
  • Staff Discount
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

    • About Howdens:

    Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.1bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

    There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For .

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    Howdens Recruiting Team

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    End User Support Lead
    Howdens
    Location: Raunds
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