Platinum Recruitment Consultancy

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy

Three Legged Cross, South East

1st Line Engineer

Full-Time£26,000 - 28,000 per yearavant-hierUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £26,000 - 28,000 per year

Requirements:
  • We welcome candidates who are eager to learn and align with our values.
  • Enthusiasm for IT support and customer service.
  • Good understanding of Windows, Microsoft 365, and network basics is preferred.
  • Confidence in troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Full UK driving license and a proactive, can-do attitude.
  • Previous experience in a helpdesk or managed service environment is advantageous.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide 1st line diagnosis and resolution, aiming for high first-time fix rates.
  • Respond to technical issues via telephone, email, and service portals, escalating when necessary.
  • Manage our workload to meet SLAs and customer expectations.
  • Log and handle all service tickets accurately throughout their lifecycle.
  • Build strong relationships with clients through professional and timely support.
  • Maintain clear documentation using ticketing systems and knowledge bases.
Technologies:
  • Hardware
  • Support
  • Microsoft 365
  • Network
  • Windows
  • Office 365

More:

We are seeking a motivated 1st Line IT Support Engineer Apprentice to join our dynamic team in Dorset. This role offers a fantastic entry point into the IT and telecoms industry, with valuable training, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits including 23 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 25 after 2 years, a salary sacrifice pension scheme with 3% employer contribution, enhanced sick pay opportunities, death in service benefit after 1 year, support towards IT equipment and an upgraded desk chair, and free on-site parking. You will be joining a supportive environment within a reputable telecoms and IT provider with over 30 years of experience.

last updated 34 week of 2026

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About Platinum Recruitment Consultancy

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy

Three Legged Cross

IT

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£27,000

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