2nd Line Technical Support Advisor – Out of Hours

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Out-of-hours 2nd line technical support specialist for Focus Group, a UK technology provider serving 30,000 businesses. Diagnosing telecoms, IT, connectivity, and managed-services incidents during overnight shifts.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as a key point of contact for customers via phone, email, live chat, and support portal
  • Deliver 1st and 2nd line technical support across telecoms, IT, connectivity, and managed services
  • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve incidents efficiently, escalating where necessary
  • Keep customers informed with clear, timely updates throughout the resolution process
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to restore services as quickly as possible
  • Monitor alerts, incidents, and support queues to ensure service levels are maintained
  • Accurately document troubleshooting activities and resolutions within ticketing systems
  • Maintain service continuity and provide seamless customer support outside standard business hours

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a technical support, service desk, or helpdesk environment
  • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and business applications
  • Experience using remote support tools and service management platforms
  • Working knowledge of ITIL principles, including Incident, Change, and Request Management
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and accessibly
  • Ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
  • Proactive, customer-centric approach to problem-solving
  • CompTIA certifications or Microsoft technology certifications are desirable
  • Experience supporting hosted telephony or unified communications platforms such as Horizon, LG, Wildix, or Evolve IP is desirable
  • Exposure to cloud-based voice and collaboration technologies is desirable

Benefits:

  • £30,000 - £32,000 per annum plus shift allowance
  • Rotating 4-on, 4-off schedule
  • 12-hour night shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am
  • Remote working (UK-based)
  • Weekends and bank holidays included in the rota