IT Support Technician
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
East Grinstead, England, United Kingdom
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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.
We are searching for a IT Support Technician to join our team. The IT Support Technician’s role is to provide installation, support and maintenance services within the Fender’s desktop computing environment supporting 210 users spread throughout 3 offices in the UK and Ireland. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all PC / MAC hardware, associated operating systems, applications and peripherals to ensure end user satisfaction
Responsibilities
We are searching for a IT Support Technician to join our team. The IT Support Technician’s role is to provide installation, support and maintenance services within the Fender’s desktop computing environment supporting 210 users spread throughout 3 offices in the UK and Ireland. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all PC / MAC hardware, associated operating systems, applications and peripherals to ensure end user satisfaction
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, maintain and upgrade computer hardware, operating systems, applications and peripherals.
- Perform analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of problems related to computer hardware, operating systems, applications and peripherals
- Recommend and implement proactive or automated solutions to resolve recurring system related issues.
- Utilize tools to assess the need for performance upgrades to systems.
- Ensure the overall efficient operation of the company’s computing environment.
- Receive and respond to incoming calls and e-mails regarding problems with computers, associated hardware and software.
- Ensure that the computer systems are provided with appropriate network connectivity through Fender’s existing LAN and wireless LAN.
- Maintain an inventory of standard related hardware and software.
- Maintain helpdesk notes and documentation concerning daily activities.
- Interact with approved hardware, software and services vendors.
- Setup new user accounts within Active Directory and provision users for access to Exchange, VPN and print services.
- Perform basic security functions within a Windows-based network, such as: resetting passwords, changing file and directory permissions, enabling or restricting access to network services.
- Administrative knowledge of Windows and Office
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, FTP and TCP/IP
- Excellent technical knowledge of PC and MAC desktop and laptop hardware.
- Hands-on desktop/laptop PC hardware installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to conduct research into MAC/PC issues and products as required.
- Citrix knowledge is desired.
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides.
- Ability to conduct research into PC issues and products as required.
- Effective interpersonal, oral communication, written communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to present ideas in non-technical language.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Strong customer-service orientation.
- Ability to support European language users (ability to speak foreign languages is not essential)
- Must be able to lift approximately 50lbs (i.e. large monitor or small computer).
- Ability to work flexible hours to support planned system outages.
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
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Job function
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Industries
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