Support Engineer: Desktop, Windows 11, Windows 10, Service Desk

Our Client is looking for highly skilled and customer-focused IT Engineer to join our Service Desk team. The successful candidate will provide expert support for Windows 11 end-user devices, delivering exceptional customer experiences while resolving technical issues efficiently. This role requires strong communication skills, technical expertise up to second/third-line support, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Start Date: January 2025
Duration: 51 days (initially)
Pay Rate: £150/day (PLEASE NOTE: Employer NI is paid for by the client)
Total Daily Earnings: £168/day (includes rolled up holiday)
IR35 Status: Inside
Location: Edinburgh

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers requiring technical support for Windows 11 devices.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex hardware, software, and configuration issues, escalating where necessary.
• Deliver outstanding customer service, ensuring users feel at ease and confident in the support provided.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, resolutions, and updates using the ticketing system.
• Collaborate with other teams to implement and improve support processes and knowledge base resources.
• Stay current with Windows 11 updates, best practices, and new features to deliver effective support.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in supporting Windows 11 in a service desk environment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting end-user device issues, including hardware, drivers, networking, and software
• Excellent customer communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability, with a methodical and patient approach to technical challenge
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and service desk tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality support.
• Experience with remote desktop tools and Scripting (eg, PowerShell) to automate tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant IT certifications (eg, Microsoft Certified: Windows Client, CompTIA A+)

Soft Skills:

• Flexible approach and ability to work co-operatively within a newly created team environment
• Should be a self-starter and be able to perform quality assurance and control to create technical deliverables that are error free/with minimal non-functional defects.
• Experience in operationally supporting large, complex technical environment.
• Methodical and structured in their approach to tasks.
• Capability to organise and prioritise tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish/maintain relationships and interact with team members
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

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