1st Line Support Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Leap IT are a Microsoft Certified MSP providing IT Support, Installations, VoIP Phone Systems, Office 365 Cloud Services, Hosted Servers, Cloud backup and Photocopiers to over 350 customers throughout the West Midlands.
We are based in Hockley Heath which is 10 minutes outside Solihull
As a company we have grown rapidly over the past 5 years and now have a team of 30 with plans to grow this over the next 12 months.
The job will be a mixture of home working and office based working. A typical week would be 2 days in the office and the rest of the week working from home once you have completed your probation.
IT experience, particularly within a support environment and ideally from within an MSP is really important for this role but we are also looking for the right person to fit our existing team.
Some of the technologies we support include Office 365, on-premise and hosted servers, Acronis backup and DR, Active Directory, PC/Laptops, UniFi Wireless networks and Watchguard Firewalls.
The ideal candidate will be dealing with a mix of helpdesk calls alongside an existing team of 9 people. They will have an excellent telephone manner, good patience and be able to resolve IT issues both over the phone and by remotely connecting into our client’s sites.
All our staff are Microsoft, 3CX and Watchguard certified or on the path to certification and we actively encourage and cover the cost of this.
The office is based in Hockley Heath which is just outside Solihull and 4 minutes from the M42 Junction 4 motorway.
We have a bonus scheme in place every Christmas depending on your individual performance and the Companies performance.
Key skills (Must have’s)
· Windows Server inc. Hyper V, AD, DHCP, DNS
· Strong PC experience Windows/OSX
· Router/Switch/Firewall Configuration
· Good Hardware knowledge
· Excellent IP and TCP/IP Knowledge preferably to Network+/CompTIA
· Excellent and Patient telephone manner
· Excellent troubleshooting technique
· Full driving licence
Benefits
Work from home - Hybrid
Full training plan with 1/2 a day a month allocated study time
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
24/7 counselling support and financial advise helpline
What next
If this sounds like your ideal job, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Solihull, B94 6NW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Technical support: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Solihull, B94 6NW
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 1st Line Support Technician roles across Leap IT Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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