1st Line IT Support
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Position Overview & Specifications
GAP Plastics have a great opportunity for a 1st Line IT Support Analyst to join our IT department to continue to give the best support to our employees across the group.
About the role:
As 1st Line support you will be the first point of contact via phone or email for all internal staff regarding any issues they maybe having with their desktops, laptops, IP phones, tills etc. We use a Helpdesk to log all issues which will give you a clear understanding on the tickets you have to work on. You will be responsible for qualifying and documenting all incidents logged providing 1st time fixes on known issues and troubleshooting issues without known fixes. We have a large number of depots up and down the country so remote support will be required.
The Candidate:
We are looking for someone who is an outgoing, forward thinking, people person. You should have good call handling skills, problem solving skills with understanding of basic networking with good communication skills both via phone and email.
Skills Required:
- Good understanding of Windows 7+
- Basic understanding of Networking fundamentals
- Ability to do basic trouble shooting
If you have the necessary skills, experience, and personal qualities to join our team and to continue to drive our IT success, apply today, Steph our in-house consultant will call you in the first instance to discuss.
Please note, this is a fully office based role at our head office in Blackburn
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Blackburn, BB1 2QP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Technical support: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Steph - 0161 395 0041
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 1st Line IT Support roles across General All-Purpose Plastics (GAP) Ltd'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 General.
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 £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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