Honeypot People Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
THIS IS AN OFFICE-BASED ROLE - NO HYBRID/REMOTE OPTIONS. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO SOUTHAMPTON DAILY. THE COMPANY DOES NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP Our client is a leading Financial Services brokerage based in Southampton. Due to expansion, they are looking to recruit an IT Support Technician to join their office-based team. This is a dynamic role within a growing organisation that actively invests in its IT infrastructure and people. You'll have the opportunity to deepen your technical skills, take ownership of project tasks, and influence the development of a unified IT environment across a group of businesses MAIN RESPONSIBILITY To provide responsive and effective 1st and 2nd line technical support across the business, both remotely and on-site, ensuring minimal disruption to users and efficient resolution of technical issues. This role supports both BAU (business-as-usual) IT operations and contributes significantly to key IT projects, particularly around systems standardisation and Microsoft 365 migration. Key accountabilities: User Support Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support via phone, email, Teams, and in person. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues. Log and manage tickets using the company's service desk system. Deliver both remote and on-site support for office and remote users. Prioritise and escalate incidents in line with business impact and SLAs. Routine IT Operations Monitor core IT systems including servers, backups, and network services. Conduct regular access reviews, inventory checks, and routine maintenance. Manage Active Directory accounts (creation, modification, removal). Configure and deploy workstations, ensuring standardised setup and smooth onboarding. Support secure disposal and recycling of IT equipment. Project Delivery Participate actively in IT projects, including system migrations and infrastructure upgrades. Support the business-wide Microsoft 365 tenant consolidation project. Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to meet project objectives. Maintain thorough project documentation and status updates. Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience required: Essential: Proven experience in a 1st/2nd line support role within a service desk environment. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams). Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office troubleshooting and support. Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and user account management. Understanding of basic networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, VPNs). Familiarity with Azure virtual services and consumption monitoring. Awareness of cyber security principles and ability to respond to incidents. Hands-on experience with hardware/software installation and configuration. Strong communication and diagnostic skills. Ability to manage IT asset inventory and maintain accurate records. Desirable Exposure to Microsoft Server environments. Experience supporting hybrid working environments. Knowledge of Zoom and other unified communication tools. Salary 25-28k, Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm hours Please note we regret that due to the high volume of CVs received we cannot give individual feedback to candidates. If you are not contacted within 5 working days of submitting your CV, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Honeypot People Ltd, is a UK-based agency providing specialist solutions within the Sales and Marketing Sector. Job Type: Full-time