1st Line Technical Support Analyst - Contractor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Guildford
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
IT Support & Infrastructure
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SKILLS

Windows operating system Microsoft Office suite Customer service Communication skills Problem solving ITIL awareness Team work Remote admin tools

FULL DESCRIPTION

1st Line Technical Support Analyst - Contractor

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Guildford - Contract - Entry-level

Key Purpose of Job

Perform 1st line duties for the Information Systems Service Desk in accordance with all Service Desk procedures and SLA’s, providing support for internal users within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] across multiple sites.

Key Tasks

  • Receive calls from users in relation to any technical incident or query
  • Accurate logging of helpdesk submissions into the IT Group’s Service Desk tool along with full notes of actions taken
  • Preliminary investigation of all requests via telephone, email or remote admin tools, resolving or escalating as necessary using generic fault finding techniques
  • Assisting visiting customers (Walk-ins) with their technical queries and attempting resolution if possible.
  • Continued development of SOP’s for ‘quick win’ solutions where tickets can be resolved before escalation
  • Monitoring of Service Desk email systems and phones – Taking calls to the Group’s DDI
  • Regular review of escalated tickets to ensure they are maintaining Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
  • Administration of general IT activities, including documentation and procurement
  • Other tasks as directed by the Service Delivery Manager/Head of IT

Person Specification

Qualifications: Diploma or NVQ in IT related or communications subject desirable but not essential. Awareness of ITIL or equivalent would be an advantage.

Experience: General experience with using computers. Previous customer facing role.

Knowledge & Skills: Strong communications/telephone skills, Excellent customer service skills, Knowledge of Windows operating system, Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (primarily Word/Excel/Outlook), Good analytical and problem solving skills, Ability to work in a team environment, Ability to work under pressure, Able to demonstrate company mindsets; accountability, one team, customers and projects rule and audacity.

Hours

Full time. Hours will be on a shift basis within the team to cover a period between 8am and 5pm

Additional Details

  • Department: Information Technology
  • Role: 1st Line Technical Support Analyst
  • Locations: Guildford
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job Reference: 382

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