Find your next tech and IT Job or contract User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...) in Wales

User support is responsible for providing technical assistance to employees within a company. They also supervise their use of various computer and telephone equipment while taking into account the condition of materials. Their work also consists of carrying out maintenance and installation of computer systems within a company or business. They advise and provide assistance to users by training them in the use of software tools at their disposal. A user support intervenes first in case of malfunctions or incidents on the devices used by directly eradicating the malfunction or redirecting the user to better assistance. Moreover, they propose IT solutions to users in difficult situations with their electronic equipment.

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IT Support Technician - Inside IR35

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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6 months
Cardiff, United Kingdom

We have an urgent requirement for 2x IT Support Technicians based onsite in Cardiff. You will be responsible for providing first and second line support to service users to IT Information Library (ITIL) compliant standards. This will involve acting as the first point of contact to users for incident resolution; recording calls, logging requests, managing and processing in line with agreed incident management processes and progressing prescribed change requests to completion. Essential Experience includes: - Experience in providing first line IT Support in a Service Desk environment - Experience in providing service desk support of a large and varied user base in IT systems - Experience of an ITIL service environment - Experience of working to Service Level Agreement (SLA) targets and co-ordinating workload to meet them - Understanding and experience of providing an effective customer service - ITIL Foundation Certificate or demonstrable equivalent experience - Good understanding of IT infrastructure at a technical level - Knowledge and understanding of NHS working environment LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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Frequently asked questions about working as a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...)

What is the role of a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...)

User Support is a technician who handles incidents reported by users. It can be any difficulty that users encounter. They must find the flaws and propose adequate solutions to resolve the problems encountered. In other words, User Support comes to the rescue of users to troubleshoot their issues.

How much does a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...) charge

The daily rate of a User Support depends on the level of responsibility and industry sector, but on average, it is 270 euros. The average salary of a user support will be £30K per year on average.

What is the definition of a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...)

The User Support position is one of the entry points for novice IT technicians. User Support provides technical assistance to users as its name indicates. First, they search for the source of the problem, failure, errors, bug... To do this, they can connect directly to the user's workstation to fix the issue. Then, they will quickly establish a diagnosis of the anomalies. The user assistant may also be required to intervene remotely to resolve the issue in question, whether by phone, email, or another communication medium. Regardless of the failure, User Support must quickly find ways to solve any type of problem: network, Internet, computer that won't start, connection issues, etc. These are examples of failures that often occur.

What type of mission can a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...) handle

The missions of a User Support are numerous. Here are some of the main ones to know: • Receive user requests (problem, breakdown, etc.) • Record reported anomalies (malfunctions, incidents...) • Process requests received following incidents • Ensure follow-up of problem handling (reminders, analysis, consolidation...)

What are the main skills of a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...)

Taking a User Support position is not an easy task. There are many functions that this expert must perform. Here are the main skills required for anyone who wishes to become a User Support specialist. • Master MS SQL Server databases • Have good technical knowledge (operating systems such as Linux, Mac, Windows... as well as LAN/WAN network protocols, TCP/IP, http, proxy...) • Have good administration skills in software solutions like EDM or ERP

What is the ideal profile for a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...)

User Support is a key position within the firm. It ensures the proper functioning of user equipment. To occupy this position, here are some qualities that a user assistant must have. • Good communicator • Teaching skills • Autonomy • Versatility • Good listening skills • Responsiveness
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