This role would suit a self-motivated, energetic, customer minded individual who embraces virtual team working and collaboration.
Effective communication and creative problem-solving skills are key, as is the ability to multi-task; prioritise efficiently to meet changes in demand and thrive in a busy working environment.
The successful candidate will possess the necessary confidence to excel at working on their own providing onsite support at one of our key customer locations, evidencing the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical end users.
Must be within a commutable (daily) drive of York as this role will be based on a customer site
About Us
Our Vision is to be the most trusted Cloud Service Provider in the UK and our purpose is to ensure that our customers achieve better results, faster. That means there’s no particular type of person we look for, but we’d love you to be hard working and adaptable. Someone who wants to be part of our team. Our success is driven by enthusiastic people bringing their unique skills and sharing new perspectives with us.
Fordway is a small team, so although we have clear structures in place there is always a need for flexibility, meaning that there will be times you need to roll your sleeves up. We care about our people, so we listen to feedback, measured through regular pulse surveys and quarterly reviews. We strive to make Fordway an even better place to work.
If you like nothing better than helping others to achieve their goals, you’re driven by a desire to go the extra mile and you love technology, not for its own sake, but for what it can deliver, then Fordway is for you.
Main duties
Provide onsite support at a customer location
Provide end user support via remote technologies and telephone support
Technical support for all endpoints - desktops; laptops and mobile devices.
Accurate assessment of the impact and urgency of a fault/request and respond accordingly, ensuring timely escalation as and when necessary
Effective and efficient ticket management, to provide detailed technical troubleshooting notes and ensure frequent and timely updates are visible.
Work to ensure all activities are logged and the tickets owned/progressed through their lifecycle to a prompt resolution and agreed customer closure,
Work with the Fordway Security team and end users in the containment and remediation of security events. Identifying potential security incidents or major incidents
Create and maintain support documentation and knowledgebase articles
Cultivate and foster partnerships and positive working relationships with the customer; customer 3rd Parties and Fordway colleagues, through the delivery of an excellent customer service, demonstrating expertise and displaying high levels of professionalism at all times
Work with internal and external resources to facilitate the prompt resolution of issues
Ensure SLAs and OLA’s are proactively managed and attained
Qualifications and experience
Full driving license (and own vehicle) is essential.
At least one years’ experience in a similar role, remote and onsite support
A good level of understanding of Microsoft Cloud services and what services they provide.
SC clearance is an essential requirement of this role *
Microsoft Certifications, desirable not essential, including but not limited to:
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Certification in ITIL 4 Foundation
Demonstrable experience with:
Microsoft Windows Desktop/Server Operating System
Microsoft 365 product suite
Microsoft Azure Active Directory
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Proven experience supporting the following, within Microsoft 365
User and Group management (including creation and deletion)
Desktop and Mobile Device Management (including remote administration, and troubleshooting)
Windows OS Experience (Windows 10 to Windows 11)
Hardware fault diagnosis (Windows; Android and IOS devices
An understanding of TCP/IP networking
Experience working with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow
Understanding of ITIL workflows and practices covering Incident, Problem and Change Management and Request Fulfilment
Knowledge and understanding of working to defined SLAs and KPIs
Confidence to pursue necessary investigations and apply theories which ensure integrity of data and systems
Understanding of ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 principles
Security Screening
It is a requirement of employment with Fordway that all employees pass a security screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard.
*SC clearance is also a requirement of this role so, if not already in in place, the successful candidate will have to pass the criteria for SC Clearance, in order to continue in role.
Benefits and allowances
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays increasing by 1 day every 2 years of employment up to a total of 28 days (pro rata from January 1st)
Death in service insurance (4 x base salary)
Private medical insurance (P11D benefit)
Mental Health Support
Bereavement and Financial Support partners
Pension: Auto-enrolment. Company matched contribution up to 5%
Holiday Plus scheme allows FT employees to buy up to one extra week’s holiday per year.
Homeworking budget of £300 on commencement, then £100 per year thereafter
One paid charity day (matched) per year
Dog friendly office in Surrey, with free parking
Participation in Techscheme and Cyclescheme via salary sacrifice
Quarterly company paid team lunches
Employee of the Quarter awards (time off / £)
Long Service Awards
Staff Liaison Committee and annual events