Service Desk 1st Line Technician

Service Desk 1st Line Technician

Love solving problems and helping people? Join us as a Service Desk 1st Line Technician - the friendly first point of contact for all things tech!

You’ll be the voice (and brain) behind quick, accurate case logging, speedy triage, and keeping customers in the loop every step of the way. From answering queries to coordinating rapid responses, you’ll make sure every interaction feels effortless and professional. If you’re organised, tech-savvy, and thrive on delivering top-notch customer service, this role is your chance to shine.

Hours: 35hours per week

Shift pattern:Monday - Friday, working 7-hour shifts between 9am - 5pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch

Salary: £25,500 per annum

Location: Office-based, New Milton, Hampshire

This role is a UK based role and any hybrid/remote work must also be within the UK.

Start Date: 28th September 2026

• 161 hours holiday rising to 175 hours with length of service, plus bank holidays

• We offer you discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more

• 24/7 employee assistance programme with an easily accessible app!

• Family and friends’ discounts on our services & products

• Pension Scheme, up to 4% Company matched

• Free on-site parking

You’ll be someone who takes pride in delivering great customer service and enjoys solving problems. You don’t need to know everything on day one — what matters most is your attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn.

You’ll bring:

• A positive, can‑do attitude and a genuine interest in helping people

• Strong communication skills, especially when speaking with customers

• An empathetic and professional approach, even in pressured situations

• A sense of ownership and pride in the quality of your work

• Confidence explaining technical issues in simple, clear language

• Good organisation skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks

• Initiative when troubleshooting and solving problems

• A flexible approach and openness to learning new skills

We’re looking for a customer‑focused Service Desk Technician (1st Line) to join our Service Desk team. This role is the first point of contact for digital support queries received via phone, email and online forms, playing a vital part in ensuring customers receive prompt, accurate and empathetic support.

You’ll log, triage and manage support cases through our case management system, resolve issues where possible and elevate more complex problems to the appropriate teams. Alongside technical troubleshooting, you’ll build strong relationships with customers, keep them informed of progress and help maintain high service standards across the business.

This is an ideal role if you enjoy problem‑solving, working with technology and helping people in a fast‑paced, service‑driven environment.

As a 1st Line Service Desk Technician, you’ll be responsible for:

• Acting as the first point of contact for digital support queries

• Logging, managing and progressing support tickets in line with agreed SLAs

• Providing first‑line technical support and initial fault diagnosis

• Asking targeted questions to quickly identify root causes of issues

• Talking customers through solutions via phone, email or chat

• Escalating unresolved issues to internal teams or third‑party providers

• Monitoring system and platform performance and raising concerns where needed

• Carrying out routine system checks and logging issues as required

• Maintaining accurate documentation, notes and support processes

• Managing multiple cases at once while maintaining service quality

• Participating in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota

Find out more about the department here!

Essential

• Experience in a busy, customer‑facing role

• Experience carrying out general administrative tasks

• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot basic technical issues

• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

• Confidence providing step‑by‑step technical guidance to…