Helpdesk engineer

Are you ready to join our team of IT Superheroes? At PCS, one of the UK’s top IT support companies, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence with every call. Our reputation as one of the most adaptable and flexible IT support providers in the UK speaks for itself. But it’s not all business – we’ve also cultivated a fantastic company culture that strikes the perfect balance between work and life. At PCS, we take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Join our team as a Helpdesk Engineer and be part of something extraordinary!

Job description & specification

In this role, you will be responsible for answering incoming support calls via email, telephone, or website ticket. You will accurately identify, diagnose, and prioritise the required actions. You will enter technical problems, their causes, and solutions within our helpdesk software. Part of your duties will also include contacting the customer or end user to provide troubleshooting help and advice.

You will track changes, monitor success, and provide feedback to the customer, recording all actions in the helpdesk software. It’s important to stay mindful of timescales, impact, and scale of problems to ensure the customer is kept informed at all times.

You will diagnose hardware and software issues related to desktops, laptops, networks, servers, storage, and Virtual Servers by using our managed service software and agents, and by asking accurate, concise questions in a professional and timely manner.

For more complex or persistent problems, you will seek help and support from your teammates, team leaders, and management personnel as needed, or just because you would like a second pair of eyes. You will make recommendations to others within PCS on how best to action needs within a customer’s environment.

SLAs are key to providing exceptional support, so responding to them in an agreed way is paramount. You will keep accurate records, record your steps, and update both people and our software. Your goal is to provide help and support to an outstanding level. This is a role that requires a high level of technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

  • Have previous Managed Service Provider experience.
  • Preferable to have a relevant degree or similar vocational qualification (IT).
  • Required to work on a shift rota.
  • MCP Certified, but not essential.
  • Minimum of two years’ technical experience in an IT support environment.
  • Proficiency working knowledge and experience of a Microsoft environment.
  • Respond quickly, under pressure to a fluid and evolving problem.
  • Ability to switch from one task to another quickly and efficiently.
  • Able to work on fast moving, challenging and unique business problems.
  • Resilient and resourceful able to manage your own workload
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Competitive salary
  • Monthly ServiceDesk Award Bonus
  • Positive Feedback Bonus
  • Exam Bonuses
  • 23 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Casual work attire
  • Remote working available

APPLY NOW

At PCS, we are always on the lookout for amazing people who share our passion and vision. If you are excited by the idea of joining our team, please complete the form below and tell us what makes you a perfect match for us. Don’t forget to attach your CV and send it to us by email. Get in touch today!

ask@pcs.business