IT Helpdesk Analyst

IT Help Desk Analyst Location: Milton Keynes or Coventry Head Office Salary: Up to £28,000 (Experience-dependent) + Bonus & Flexible Benefits PackageHours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)   Are you a skilled IT Helpdesk or Service Desk analyst experienced in System Support, 1st/2nd line support, and Active Directory?   We're seeking an IT Helpdesk Analyst to join our inhouse team, offering a prime opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic & growing business. As a vital team member, you'll handle 1st & 2nd Line support, engaging with new technologies for internal users.IT Help Desk Analyst Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive support for multiple IT systems, meeting agreed SLAs Take ownership of technical support issues from identification to resolution. Proactively address issues detected by Network and Security Monitoring Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve user challenges Conduct networking troubleshooting and administration Collaborate with the wider IT team to resolve incidents and issues Manage incidents and contribute to knowledge base articles Occasionally provide onsite Technical Support at other sites Work as part of a team roster within a limited shift and hybrid working system  About You: Enthusiastic and collaborative, with a positive, proactive attitude Committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction Capable of working independently and as part of a team, with strong analytical skills Articulate with excellent written and verbal English communication skills View challenges as opportunities for learning and growth Possess a solid academic background and a passion for technology Previous experience in Helpdesk support (Telephone/Email/Face-to-Face) Proficient in Active Directory and Office 365 Management Able to thrive under pressure Reside within a 30-minute drive of either our Milton Keynes site or Coventry Head Office Possess a valid UK driving license (Essential)   We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.  IT Help Desk Analyst Core Skills and Requirements: End-user configuration for Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365. Basic understanding of Microsoft applications/software. Familiarity with Active Directory and networking principles. Excellent communication skills and proactive attitude. Strong problem-solving abilities.   Our Benefits: We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: -  25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually) Contributory pension scheme & life insurance Free parking at most of our site locations Annual (company paid) volunteering day Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands) Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)  Apply Now: If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and grow with us, please submit your CV online whereby you can expect to hear from us swiftly if selected for interview.     NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES