At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch IT support and resolve technical issues for customers.
- Company: Join UK Connect, a leader in advanced wireless connectivity and IoT solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and unique perks like gym access.
- Other info: Be part of a certified Great Place to Work with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in 1st Line Support and a passion for IT is essential.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £28k (dependent on candidate alignment to role requirements)
Company: UK Connect Ltd
Department: Technical Operations
Employment: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Office-based at UK Connect HQ, Farnborough
Reports To: Service Desk Manager
Role Summary
UK Connect seeks a 1st Line IT Support Analyst with prior experience as the initial point of contact for all technical customer support, to help enhance our growth within the Construction Sector and other targeted industries. You will be pivotal in the monitoring of incoming incidents via the ITSM system, phone, email, and live chat software. Our mission is to connect the disconnected, bridge the connectivity gap, and unlock the full potential of all those we support.
About UK Connect
UK Connect is the leading national provider of advanced wireless connectivity, IOT solutions and professional services. We are the market leader in the UK construction sector. We enable our customers to solve their most critical technology challenges, enabling IOT technologies and Digital Transformation. We remain dedicated to connecting the disconnected, utilising enterprise-grade wireless technologies such as 5G FWA, LEO Sat, and 5G Private Cellular Networks, to name a few. Established in 2013 with a robust CAGR of 32%, UK Connect connects over 2,500 sites yearly to advanced wireless communications and IOT Solutions. We are a small but agile business of 55 people who passionately believe in our three core values: “Collective Experts, Thinking Differently and Getting it Done”.
About You
As an ambitious and dynamic individual, you possess a proven record in 1st Line Support within a NOC environment. You have an ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and understand how the Service Desk function contributes to the overall customer experience. You have a passion for all things IT and a dedication toward world-class customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Ticket Investigation: Ensure sufficient information has been provided to support the effective resolution of tickets.
- Achievement of SLA's: Respond within agreed service levels.
- Customer Communication: Provide appropriate customer updates, in line with customer expectations and ticket QA procedure.
- Ticket Processing: Where level of ability is reached, tickets are escalated to continue investigation and remediation.
- User Account Processing: Creation, blocking, removal and alteration of user accounts and user access as part of the starter, leaver and role change process.
- Ticket Automation: Automated tickets are created at regular intervals and are completed as per the instructions provided.
- Ad Hoc On-Site Support: Attend customer sites or events to provide technical services, for which ample training will be provided. Services include installations, decommissions, triage, representation and learning.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications: Vendor specific qualifications (Cradlepoint, Ruckus & others).
Experience: Proven hands-on experience within a Service Desk. Understanding of Network topology and troubleshooting.
Company Culture and Values
We have been a certified Great Place to Work for four years running and care about the communities we impact. We give a percentage of our profits each year to our charity, the Farr Foundation, which supports children in getting into STEM subjects. Last year, we supported over 15,000 children.
What's In It for You?
- You can make a real difference to our business, knowing you are supported by a team of 55 across two offices.
- We are not like other businesses with shareholders to impress, or unrealistic objectives. At UK Connect, we take a long-term view of things, meaning our focus is on fully funded personal and professional development, helping you work to the best of your abilities.
- 25 days annual leave as standard, with options to get more time off.
- Enhanced Pension.
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
- Death in Service (4x salary).
- Unique benefits points scheme giving access to lucrative offerings.
- Opportunity to work in a company recognised for its efforts to become the best workplace (Great Place to Work 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024).
- Work under a Managing Director recognised as ‘One to Watch’ in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders Programme.
- Modern and progressive office space.
- Free Parking.
- Café, Gym and Restaurant on-site.
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
- Chance to make a significant impact on the growth of a successful company.
1st Line IT Support Analyst in Farnborough employer: Ukconnect
UK Connect is an exceptional employer for Network Engineers, offering a vibrant work culture in Farnborough, Hampshire, where innovation and collaboration thrive. With competitive salaries, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and unique benefits like a points scheme for exclusive offerings, employees are encouraged to grow and make a significant impact within a company recognised as a Great Place to Work. The modern office environment, complete with on-site amenities such as a café, gym, and restaurant, further enhances the overall employee experience.
