Technical Support Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Tier 1 Technical Support Specialist, you'll be the first point of contact for our customers and an integral part of a dynamic, close-knit support team. You'll own customer issues from first contact through to resolution, troubleshooting software and hardware problems across our product suite and escalating to specialist teams where needed.

This is a customer-facing role: you'll interact directly with customers by phone and email every day, so confidence, empathy, and clear communication are just as important as your technical troubleshooting skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Act as the first point of contact for customer support calls and tickets, managing your queue effectively
• Take ownership of reported issues and see them through to resolution
• Research, diagnose, and troubleshoot software and hardware issues, identifying and implementing solutions
• Escalate unresolved or complex issues to the appropriate internal teams with clear, well-documented handovers
• Prioritise and manage multiple tasks and competing demands at once
• Create and contribute to user documentation and the internal knowledge base
• Carry out device configuration and preparation
• Collaborate across multiple projects and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Adapt to change, delays, and unexpected events with a calm, solutions-focused approach
• Participate in an after-hours support rota on a rotating schedule
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in a customer-facing technical support or helpdesk role
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with a methodical approach to problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Android and Windows operating systems
• Ability to prioritise and stay organised in a fast-paced environment

DESIRED

• Experience with SQL and basic SQL Server administration
• Experience with Salesforce and/or Zendesk (or similar CRM/ticketing platforms)
• Experience with device management (MDM) tools
• Familiarity with the waste, recycling, fleet, or logistics industries

BENEFITS

• 25 days' holiday, plus 8 public holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Sick pay
• Company Health Benefits
• Contributory pension scheme
• Fully remote working (UK-based)
  
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