Desktop Support Engineer

About the job:
As the Desktop Support Engineer in Maidenhead, you will be responsible for dealing with technical issues escalated from the helpdesk function and working with end-users to troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity problems along with supporting the business on project-based requirements and IMACS.

To provide support on client operating platform, this position is responsible for desktop/end user technologies, collaboration tools, and mobile technologies and printing, this includes the laptop/mobile devices, video conferencing, network/remote access. This position works collaboratively with the Service Desk for end user break/fix and other support functions.
This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal.

What will you do?

• Respond to basic customer incidents and service requests passed across by the client service desk and resolve general user faults within agreed SLAs.
• Troubleshoot and undertake fault diagnosis on all assigned network, hardware and infrastructure incidents and successfully resolve within the agreed timescales.
• Provide timely updates to the client service desk so that progress against each individual incident can be updated as required.
• Escalate any issues relating to incident resolution, such as the need for support from a more experienced Engineer, in a timely manner to ensure that customer SLAs can still be met.
• Carry out regular “floor-walking” and pro-active line of sight checks to identify and resolve any issues before they are raised as incidents through the client service desk.
• Working schedule: 9 am to 5:30 pm.

What will you bring to ESP?

• At least 3 years’ experience in an IT support role
• Good knowledge and awareness of latest technologies and solutions
• Good knowledge of current Microsoft Windows Desktop software
• Understanding of network protocols, server hardware and configurations
• 5 years UK working history which can be referenced for airside clearance checks
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt to any new change or situation.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift or push 20-40 kilograms of equipment if needed.
• Able to stand or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Able to use mechanical tools.

Other opportunities for personal development, exposure, and continuous learning:

• Asset Deployment & Lifecycle: Create a seamless user experience for PC imaging and refreshes, joiners, PC lifecycle (retrieval and decom), and during incident resolution of software break fix / hardware break fix.
• Customer Experience Solutions: Directly providing a ‘face’ for IT resolving all enquiries and requests by providing an exceptional service experience with a blend of technical and soft skills.
• Last Mile Support / Smart Hands: Exposure as required to assisting with Data Centre requests, Executive Support and Event & Conference Services delivery at all sites within the IT Event Services Team’s scope, to minimize business disruption and ensure continuity of service.  

If you are….
Motivated to develop your career in IT support, supported by a strong learning and development culture, you are passionate about delivering service excellence and like the variety of end user environments we should connect and explore.

What we will offer:
Personal & Professional Development
Within a learning and development culture, we offer unlimited access to a wealth of professional and personal training so that you may develop your career.  We will guide all employees to both specific technologies and client environment training and compliment with recommended learning journeys via our L&D system, that cater to helping you reach career goals or objectives — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here.

Benefits:

• Holiday Leave
• Life Assurance x4 Annual Salary
• Perkbox and retail discounts
• Pension (matching 4%)
• Eye care voucher
• Unlimited access to free training and development, and paid certifications. We offer access to a training platform with courses such as CompTIA A+, CCNA Cisco modules, Microsoft Office 365, ITIL, etc.

Who are we:
ESP Global Services has been providing customized 24/7 Global IT support solutions since 1992, expertly managed by a dedicated service delivery team, we offer day-to-day support via teams of on-site engineers or responsive visiting engineers, and multi-lingual service desk coordination that’s manages over 1,000 tickets a day for more than 200 customers.

Join a team that prioritizes excellence—our ISO 9001 certification reflects our commitment to quality and superior customer service.

ESP Global Services is an equal opportunity employer!