IT Support Specialist
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Position Overview & Specifications
IT Support Specialist
As the IT Specialist for FreeWheel, this will not be your ordinary IT support role; this opportunity will give you the ability to showcase your critical thinking skills, complex stakeholder management, and creativity to solve problems based on extremely tight timelines. You will be responsible for all aspects of system administration support and office automation including hardware, systems software, system performance, security, and system network integration. You will be based in the Central London and Osterley sites and report directly to the International IT Manager.
Core Responsibilities
- Support multiple stakeholders (across different job levels) with their IT support needs.
- Write, execute, and monitor backup routines, system boots, system error diagnosis, software installation, disk administration and maintenance logging.
- Manage computer system communications, maintenance scheduling and general welfare of computer environment.
- Perform reviews of terminal sessions, job queues and print queues to ensure proper timing and use of facility resources, including resource loading, data security and inventory of software and hardware systems.
- Demonstrate your proven ability to think outside of the box under extreme time pressure.
- Must have the attitude to solve problems or deliver results in a structured manner.
- Operates auxiliary equipment directly associated with the computer.
- Maintains records regarding output units and supply inventories.
- Assist in adjusting computer operations when units of the system malfunction.
- Make recommendations and improve existing automation systems.
Skills and Experience
- More than 2 years of experience in IT support or engineering with 1st and/or 2nd line support.
- Self-initiative and the drive to provide excellent customer service.
- Proven capability to maintain a positive and proactive approach to problems and situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective planning and organizational skills with experience following procedures and guidelines.
- A good understanding of IT systems (servers, networks, laptops, antivirus, video conferencing and printing devices).
- Experience with Mac and Windows laptop deployment technologies like Casper and SCCM.
- Experience of using appropriate IT technology, methods, principles, and equipment such as Mac, Cisco phone systems, basic networking knowledge, Active Directory, Windows 8/10, Office365, JAMF, In Tune
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to efficiently work on your own and in a global team environment.
About FreeWheel
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- This position will require you to work in Osterley, Isleworth and Central London. Are you amenable with this?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: R366762
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Advertising & Public Relations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for IT Support Specialist roles across FreeWheel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Advertising & Public Relations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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