IT Support Engineer / Team Leader (50/50 Split Role) – East London

apartmentGlobal Technology Solutions Ltd placeLondon calendar_month 

Job Title: IT Support Engineer / Team Leader (50/50 Split Role) – East London

Contract Details
  • Contract Type: Fixed-term (12-month contract)
  • Location East London
  • Rate: £145 per day

Role Overview

This role combines hands-on technical support with team coordination responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide high-quality IT support while assisting in the day-to-day management and organization of the support team.

Key Responsibilities

IT Support Engineer (50%)
  • Provide 2nd line support for hardware and software issues
  • Troubleshoot and support:
  • Operating Systems: Windows 11 and macOS
  • Applications: Microsoft 365 (O365), GlobalProtect VPN
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware issues on:
  • Windows laptops
  • Mac laptops
  • iPhones
  • Troubleshoot Wi-Fi, network connectivity, and user account issues
  • Take full ownership of incidents and requests, ensuring accurate and timely updates in ServiceNow
  • Deliver excellent customer service and ensure issues are resolved within agreed SLAs
Team Lead Responsibilities (50%)
  • Maintain and update team planner and rota schedules
  • Coordinate with the manager regarding:
  • Sickness absences
  • Annual leave requests
  • Arrange appropriate resource backfill where required
  • Support the Service Delivery Manager in handling:
  • Customer complaints
  • Dissatisfaction surveys and feedback
  • Monitor team conduct and escalate any behaviour or performance concerns to the line manager
  • Proactively report operational or service issues to:
  • London Team Leader
  • Service Delivery Manager
Skills & Experience Required
  • Experience in IT support (1st–2nd line environment)
  • Strong knowledge of Windows 11, macOS, and Microsoft 365
  • Familiarity with VPN tools (e.g., GlobalProtect)
  • Experience with ticketing systems (ServiceNow preferred)
  • Solid understanding of network troubleshooting (Wi-Fi, connectivity issues)
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage workload independently and prioritize effectively
Key Attributes
  • Customer-focused with strong problem-solving skills
  • Proactive and accountable with a sense of ownership
  • Able to balance technical duties with team coordination responsibilities
  • Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented
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