IT Desktop Support Technician (m/w/d) - limited contract of 12 months

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

IMI Climate Control

As one of IMI’s business sectors, Climate Control is a global provider in distribution systems and room temperature management. We work closely with our customers to optimise energy efficiency and enhance the performance of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, ensuring comfort and reliability in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Our comprehensive solutions span heating, cooling, and domestic hot water systems, addressing critical areas such as pressurisation, water quality management, and precise balancing and control.

Position Summary

As an IT Desktop Support Technician, your main role involves providing ON-SITE technical assistance and support to end-users for hardware, software, and networking issues they encounter on their desktop computers or laptops. This role is crucial in maintaining a smoothly functioning IT environment within an organization. Here are the responsibilities and qualifications:

Main Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email (providing on-site and remote support)
• Workstations, Office365 Admin and Windows OS support
• Experience with Anti-Virus software and troubleshooting
• Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures.
• Manage user AD accounts New Starters, Leavers and access rights in IT systems.
• Perform daily system operations according to specified procedures.
• Monitoring and backup of critical systems and services.
• Knowledge of LAN connection and wireless technologies
• New installation and building new computers.
• Support mobile connections to the company's IT systems.
• Participate in IT-related projects.
• Continuously follow and evaluate new technical solutions in the IT field.
• Research and identify solutions to software and hardware issues.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including account setup and network configuration.
• Track issues through to resolution, within agreed time limits
• Properly escalate unresolved issues to appropriate internal teams
• Provide prompt and accurate feedback to customers.
• Prioritize and manage several open issues at one time.
• Follow up with clients to ensure their IT systems are fully functional after troubleshooting.
• Document technical knowledge in the form of notes and manuals
• Train users on basic hardware and software usage, and provide guidance for best practices in IT security and data management.
• Provide remote support to users via phone, messaging and remote connection.
• Security Management: Assist in implementing and enforcing IT security policies, including malware protection, data encryption, and user access controls.
• System Upgrades: Assist in the planning and execution of hardware and software upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to user productivity.
• Collaboration: Work closely with third-parties, other IT teams, such as network administrators, system administrators, and help desk teams, to resolve complex issues and contribute to larger IT projects.
• Provide support for peripheral devices: printers, handheld (scanners).
• Any other IT duties deemed necessary.

The Employee

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience working in an IT Support environment in English Language
• Strong IT knowledge, especially knowledge of Active Directory, Office 365 portal, Azure Cloud services, Networks, Citrix, and IT related hardware.
• Microsoft certification and ITIL, a plus
• Ensure all issues are properly logged (experience with ServiceNow or similar tool)
• Proficiency in English/German (French an asset)
• Proven experience as a help desk technhician or other customer support role
• Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills

What IMI can offer you

• Opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic, and fun team that likes to challenge the status quo with new ideas and maximum creativity
• Flexible working hours & remote work (one day per week)
• Meal allowance
• Free parking at the site

Code of ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business. 

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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