Hays Technology
IT Support Technician
Job Description
Salary: £35,000 - 38,000 per year
Requirements:- Previous experience providing technical support in a similar role, including BAU and project support
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 environments
- Experience managing hardware lifecycle activities
- Experience installing, configuring and maintaining desktops, laptops, printers and associated IT equipment
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including connectivity troubleshooting
- Exposure to Active Directory, DNS, DHCP or similar user management technologies
- Knowledge of IT service management frameworks such as ITIL
- Appreciation of cyber security best practices
- Experience with technologies such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 administration, Cisco Meraki, Sophos Central, backup solutions or Linux environments would be advantageous but is not essential
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft certifications or ITIL Foundation would be beneficial
- Full UK driving licence is essential
- Provide hands-on 1st and 2nd line support, responding to incidents and service requests in a professional and timely manner
- Diagnose and resolve a range of technical issues, including user account administration, password resets, multi-factor authentication support, software installations and hardware faults
- Configure and deploy new hardware and software
- Support IT operations and maintenance activities
- Help maintain a stable and secure technology environment
- Maintain accurate IT documentation
- Assist with hardware asset management and inventory control
- Work closely with senior IT colleagues and third-party suppliers where escalation is required
- Develop technical knowledge and contribute ideas for improving IT processes and enhancing the overall user experience
- Active Directory
- Cisco
- Hardware
- Support
- ITIL
- Linux
- Microsoft 365
- Security
- VMware
- Windows
- Office 365
More:
We are recruiting for an IT Support Analyst to join our established team on a permanent basis in Guildford. This is a newly created position due to our growth, and it is a 5-day on-site role. You will join a collaborative team that provides high-quality technical support to internal customers while contributing to the ongoing improvement of our IT services and infrastructure. We offer a salary around £38,000, performance-related annual bonus, 36 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, optional private health and dental insurance, salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, pension contributions matched up to 10% by the company, annual employee medical, training and development opportunities, relocation assistance where applicable, and ongoing professional development within a supportive team environment.
last updated 35 week of 2026
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Hays Technology
Guildford
IT
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£36,500
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£55,000
UK median
This salary is 34% below the UK median for UK tech roles (£55,000/yr).
Based on 2024–2025 UK technology sector benchmarks