About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Package: </strong>Competitive Salary + Benefits</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Role ID: </strong>SF20289</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an IT Support Services Agent at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The Role</strong></span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">As an IT Support Services Agent, you will be responsible for providing first-line technical support for the organisation’s internal users, across both legacy on-premise and modern Azure/cloud-based environments.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Day-to-day, you’ll respond to incidents, service requests, and general IT queries with a focus on high-quality, customer-centric service delivery.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Providing first-line support via phone, email, remote tools, and IT service management tools for IT-related incidents and service requests</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Troubleshooting hardware, software, network, and account-related issues in-line with technologies implemented</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Escalating complex issues to Senior Support Service Agents or 2nd/3rd line teams as appropriate</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Managing the lifecycle (provisioning, configuration, support, and decommissioning) of the corporate iPhone and iPad estate</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Providing clear, friendly, and professional communication to users of varying technical ability</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Documenting steps taken to resolve issues, contributing to the knowledge base where applicable</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential experience of the IT Support Services Agent</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused empathetic approach</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The ability to work independently and as part of a team</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Previous experience working in an IT support or helpdesk role</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office 365</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Working knowledge of Active Directory / Azure AD account administration</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The ability to follow documented procedures and contribute to knowledge articles</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential qualifications for the IT Support Services Agent:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">ITIL Foundation v4 certification (or willingness to obtain) is desirable</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough and is fully on-site. You will also be required to partake in an on-call rotation providing after-hours support in line with business requirements</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Farnborough</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4472c4">UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Why Join QinetiQ?</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.</span><br><br></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black">As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture</span>. <a href="http://www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq">www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Our Benefits</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="color:black">Employee discount portal: </span><span style="color:black">Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:white;font-size:14.0pt">#UKD #LI-LM1</span></p>