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Customer Support Expert (Technical Support)
Job Description:
They have questions, you have answers! When customers call Sage to solve their complex technical issues, they'll trust you to fix them in a simple, easy to follow way. This means deeply understanding both their business and our software and then efficiently communicating solutions. Bring your experience in a customer service role and confidence in learning new, deeply complex software.
Hybrid - 3 days in our Newcastle office (global headquarters)
Salary - starting at £26,000, annual bonus up to 10%, monthly perks valued at up to £50
Assessment - look for an email after you apply inviting you to complete your application
Key Responsibilities:
Your day-to-day:
Each day, you'll be a lifesaver to customers speaking to them on an inbound call line to solve their technical and complex problems. It'll be up to you to get to know their business, build rapport, and help them get back on track with their product. You'll be a product expert, able to spot fixes and recommend additional Sage products to save them time and effort.
How people describe you:
You're logical, resilient, and can get your point across in a non-assertive way. You enjoy storytelling, and you're good at it too. Not only that, but you are excellent at listening and like giving your advice. The complexity of technology doesn't intimidate you, in fact you seek ways to learn more about it. You bounce back after failures and setbacks, and like hearing about how you can improve.
On-the-job training:
You'll embark in a 6-week classroom training plus receive ongoing coaching. You deserve to feel the satisfaction of speaking to customers with confidence, so we've put a lot into this training programme. It will equip you to embody our values - human, simplicity, trust, and bold - in every customer call.
Meet the team:
They're a top-rated contact centre in Cobalt Business Park. Not only that, the company as a whole was awarded #15 on the Financial Times' Best Places to Work in the UK. You'll work alongside people who are technical-minded and embrace the variety that each call brings. They're supported by managers who care so they can keep caring for customers.
Career growth:
We advocate for promoting internally - whether that's staying in the same function or exploring a new one. Colleagues are empowered to tap into Talent Marketplace, our internal platform for development opportunities and creating career goal roadmaps.
10 paid days for volunteering and learning:
Through Sage Foundation, you can donate your skill-based support or manual labor to causes you care about 5 days per year. Another 5 days per year can be spent engaging in learning opportunities that interest you, because we care about your development at Sage.
What to expect after you apply:
Look for an email inviting you to take an online assessment. Yes, we know this is another step that takes time. However, it actually will save you time in the long run - think of it as a way to instantly tell the hiring team about your personality and skills without having to wait for an interview.
Your benefits:
- Starting salary of £2 000
- Annual bonus up to 10%, along with monthly perks valued at up to £7
- 33 days holidays (including bank holiday entitlement)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
- On-going training and professional development
- Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
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Function:
Customer Operations
Country:
United Kingdom
Office Location:
Newcastle
Work Place type:
Hybrid
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Technical Support (2nd Line)

Salary: £27,000 plus fantastic benefits!

Location: Southampton- Hybrid working 

Hours of work:  Shifts are 4 days on/4 days off, covering Monday to Sunday. The shift patterns are 7AM until 7PM/9AM until 9PM. This is full-time hours. 

Dynamite recruitment is currently working in partnership with a very well-established business who are based in the Southampton area. As a Technical Support Advisor you will be responsible for reporting the in-depth investigations carried out.
 
Your key duties would include the following:

• To troubleshoot and resolve complex issues and escalations - 2nd level support 
• To liaising online  and via the web portal, assess (triage) and investigate issues to assist with issue resolution.
• Acting as a first point of contact for customer calls
• Use the internal system to log and update calls
• To support with software related issues
• Providing regular updates when required to relevant parties- both internally and to customers
• Acting as an escalation point to resolve and troubleshoot complex issues
• Perform detailed investigation, analysis and resolution of issues and problems for global customers as per defined Incident Management procedures.
• Participate in both functional and technical training
• Documenting all aspects of the work using the internal system
• Collaborate with 3rd party supplier
• To participate with client monthly meetings and reviews 
• To provide support to customers from start to completion
• Be able to take ownership of a task to see it through to completion and to exceed expectations whenever possible.
• Support with the roll out of new software/hardware releases

As a Technical Support Advisor you will have/be:

• 2 years + in technical helpdesk support role. 
• To be self-motivated and a contributing member of the team
• Be able to manage/prioritize their own workload so tasks can be completed to a customer’s satisfaction and meet Service Level Agreements where necessary.
• Good time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• NVQ1/GCSEs and above (or equivalent) in key competencies
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Technical skills in SQL and database management. (preferred)
• Good understanding of Payment systems & Processes (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems from Windows 7 onwards
• Basic networking knowledge
• A good understanding of IT based systems
• Problem analysis/problem solving
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of users.
• Great problem-solving skills and a desire to achieve
• High level of knowledge and understanding of Windows Operating Systems

To be considered please submit your CV asap

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Technical Support advisor for a fantastic Client Based in South Shore Blackpool. This company is well connected by public transport links and is easily accessible for people commuting from Lytham, St'Annes, Blackpool, Layton, Bispham, Clevleeys and Kirkham. This is a role for someone with experience in the IT industry or someone with a keen interest moving into it.

Technical Support advisor Salary: 27,500

Technical Support advisor Hours: 7:30am-5:30am (40 hours in between)

Technical Support advisor company benefits:

-20 Days holiday + Bank holidays (rising to 25 over 5 years)

-Company parking.

-Flexible working hours.

-Pension contribution.

Technical Support advisor roles and responsibilities:

-To provide technical support through calls and email to end users and engineers/electricians.

-Dealing with all customer requests in a professional & helpful manor.

-Maintain and increase product knowledge and have a keen eye and interest in our products.

-Logging technical issues.

-Ensure the customer is aware of how to obtain a replacement and our policies and procedures should this be required.

-Assist with product testing on possible faulty returns.

-Quotations to be sent via email to ensure a personal approach.

-Answer product related questions utilising information from data sheets and Fresh Desk

Technical Support Advisor key competencies:

-Experience in an IT support role.

-Great customer service scores.

-Attention to detail.

-Ability to prioritise a large workload.

If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business. Gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy

Technical Support (2nd Line)

Salary: £27,000 plus fantastic benefits!

Location: Southampton- Hybrid working 

Hours of work:  Shifts are 4 days on/4 days off, covering Monday to Sunday. The shift patterns are 7AM until 7PM/9AM until 9PM. This is full-time hours. 

Dynamite recruitment is currently working in partnership with a very well-established business who are based in the Southampton area. As a Technical Support Advisor you will be responsible for reporting the in-depth investigations carried out.
 
Your key duties would include the following:

• To troubleshoot and resolve complex issues and escalations - 2nd level support 
• To liaising online  and via the web portal, assess (triage) and investigate issues to assist with issue resolution.
• Acting as a first point of contact for customer calls
• Use the internal system to log and update calls
• To support with software related issues
• Providing regular updates when required to relevant parties- both internally and to customers
• Acting as an escalation point to resolve and troubleshoot complex issues
• Perform detailed investigation, analysis and resolution of issues and problems for global customers as per defined Incident Management procedures.
• Participate in both functional and technical training
• Documenting all aspects of the work using the internal system
• Collaborate with 3rd party supplier
• To participate with client monthly meetings and reviews 
• To provide support to customers from start to completion
• Be able to take ownership of a task to see it through to completion and to exceed expectations whenever possible.
• Support with the roll out of new software/hardware releases

As a Technical Support Advisor you will have/be:

• 2 years + in technical helpdesk support role. 
• To be self-motivated and a contributing member of the team
• Be able to manage/prioritize their own workload so tasks can be completed to a customer’s satisfaction and meet Service Level Agreements where necessary.
• Good time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• NVQ1/GCSEs and above (or equivalent) in key competencies
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Technical skills in SQL and database management. (preferred)
• Good understanding of Payment systems & Processes (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems from Windows 7 onwards
• Basic networking knowledge
• A good understanding of IT based systems
• Problem analysis/problem solving
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of users.
• Great problem-solving skills and a desire to achieve
• High level of knowledge and understanding of Windows Operating Systems

To be considered please submit your CV asap

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Technical Support advisor for a fantastic Client Based in South Shore Blackpool. This company is well connected by public transport links and is easily accessible for people commuting from Lytham, St'Annes, Blackpool, Layton, Bispham, Clevleeys and Kirkham. This is a role for someone with experience in the IT industry or someone with a keen interest moving into it.

Technical Support advisor Salary: 27,500

Technical Support advisor Hours: 7:30am-5:30am (40 hours in between)

Technical Support advisor company benefits:

-20 Days holiday + Bank holidays (rising to 25 over 5 years)

-Company parking.

-Flexible working hours.

-Pension contribution.

Technical Support advisor roles and responsibilities:

-To provide technical support through calls and email to end users and engineers/electricians.

-Dealing with all customer requests in a professional & helpful manor.

-Maintain and increase product knowledge and have a keen eye and interest in our products.

-Logging technical issues.

-Ensure the customer is aware of how to obtain a replacement and our policies and procedures should this be required.

-Assist with product testing on possible faulty returns.

-Quotations to be sent via email to ensure a personal approach.

-Answer product related questions utilising information from data sheets and Fresh Desk

Technical Support Advisor key competencies:

-Experience in an IT support role.

-Great customer service scores.

-Attention to detail.

-Ability to prioritise a large workload.

If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business. Gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy

Title: IT Technical Support

Location:   Columbus, OH

Duration: 12 Months





 



Executive Summary:

The Service Desk Chat Agent is the first point of contact that supports end users via our live chat channel for IT Service support in a fast-paced 24x7x365 environment. While providing the highest level of customer service, the



Service Desk Chat Agent answers incoming chats, tracks all information in a ticket tracking system, and uses a



knowledge base tool along with their expertise to resolve issues in a timely fashion. The Service Desk Chat Agent is focused on achieving high levels of first contact resolution and identifying opportunities to streamline/automate the agent process. The Chat Agent will need to effectively run multiple chats concurrently while maintaining best-in-class service.



Expectation of Role:

Customer Service Skills:

• Demonstrate active listening in order to gain an accurate understanding of the situation

• Being empathetic to the customer’s situation while also showcasing advocacy and ownership of seeking a resolution

• Acknowledging the sense of urgency for resolving the issue

• Create a positive customer support experience, build rapport and trust with end users through a professional attitude and approach to problem understanding

Communicate effectively:

• Producing accurate, detailed documentation consumable by end users, level two support, and problem management

• Maintain professionalism and netiquette to ensure messages are received as intended

• Respond timely via the chat platform to prevent delay or frustration

• Clearly document actions taken in the ticketing record for tracking and data analytics



Technical Proficiency:

• Leverage the chat tooling and ticketing platform effectively

• Provide high-quality end-user technical support related to enterprise software and hardware

• Ability to assess, triage, research, educate, and resolve incidents and requests regarding the use of application software products and/or infrastructure components

Culture Carrier:

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others

• Display a safe and positive attitude

• Adhere to policies and procedures and act in the best interest of the overall firm



 



Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills required

• Excellent communication skills required

• Problem-solving skills

• Self-Motivated

• Two to five years of proven, qualified related work experience in a comparable complex and fast-paced work environment

• Preferred work experience in a technical support role, but not required

• Two to five years of chat experience***



Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED with relevant work experience

Technical Customer Support - Dynamic Growth Opportunities

Our client, a pioneering force in the construction technology sector, is offering an incredible opportunity for individuals passionate about making a tangible impact. Known for their innovative approach, this company leverages advanced AI technology to transform digital waste into speed and profitability, earning trust from industry leaders like Parsons and Ferrovial. They are committed to fostering professional growth by collaborating with Adoption Specialists and internal teams, along with facilitating training sessions to keep team members updated on product enhancements.

Benefits:

• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with two days a week in the London office, providing the flexibility to balance personal and professional commitments effectively.
• Be part of an innovative company that is trusted by industry giants, providing a rich environment for professional growth.
• Enhance your analytical and communication skills while gaining valuable knowledge in construction software.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver responsive and effective support across multiple channels, contributing to the company's commitment to excellence and building trust with each customer interaction.
• Collaborate with global customers, providing essential connections and facilitating dynamic growth opportunities in customer support functions.
• Work alongside Adoption Specialists and internal teams to stay updated on product enhancements and facilitate training sessions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is preferred, offering you a strong foundation to excel in the role.
• Proven experience in customer support, service, or satisfaction roles provides an opportunity to demonstrate your skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills enable you to effectively troubleshoot issues and engage various audiences.
• Efficient organizational and time-management skills allow you to prioritize tasks effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Knowledge of construction software or similar digital solutions is a plus, enabling you to further enhance your expertise.

Technical Customer Support - Dynamic Growth Opportunities

Our client, a pioneering force in the construction technology sector, is offering an incredible opportunity for individuals passionate about making a tangible impact. Known for their innovative approach, this company leverages advanced AI technology to transform digital waste into speed and profitability, earning trust from industry leaders like Parsons and Ferrovial. They are committed to fostering professional growth by collaborating with Adoption Specialists and internal teams, along with facilitating training sessions to keep team members updated on product enhancements.

Benefits:

• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with two days a week in the London office, providing the flexibility to balance personal and professional commitments effectively.
• Be part of an innovative company that is trusted by industry giants, providing a rich environment for professional growth.
• Enhance your analytical and communication skills while gaining valuable knowledge in construction software.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver responsive and effective support across multiple channels, contributing to the company's commitment to excellence and building trust with each customer interaction.
• Collaborate with global customers, providing essential connections and facilitating dynamic growth opportunities in customer support functions.
• Work alongside Adoption Specialists and internal teams to stay updated on product enhancements and facilitate training sessions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is preferred, offering you a strong foundation to excel in the role.
• Proven experience in customer support, service, or satisfaction roles provides an opportunity to demonstrate your skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills enable you to effectively troubleshoot issues and engage various audiences.
• Efficient organizational and time-management skills allow you to prioritize tasks effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Knowledge of construction software or similar digital solutions is a plus, enabling you to further enhance your expertise.

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French speaking Customer Technical Support 
Location: Central London
Hybrid work 2 days a week in the office past probation period
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Ref: 5489F

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 5489F

The company:
Globally successful and rapidly expanding SaaS provider with offices in different parts of the world

Main duties:
Customer facing role where you will be engaging with clients daily to answer queries, troubleshoot issues, and provide guidance.
This is a role which will provide you fantastic opportunities to progress within a company committed to supporting their staff to grow internally and rewarding talent and expertise.
Graduate/Entry Level scheme – no previous experience required for this role.

The role:
- Provide customer support by resolving system user issues and addressing customer queries in a timely and effective manner
- Advise users on how to make the most of the system's functionality, offering guidance tailored to their specific workflows
- Assist customers in configuring the system to suit their business requirements, ensuring optimal use and alignment with operational goals
- Proactively gather feedback and ideas for new features and services to support continuous system improvement.
- Conduct on-site visits to assess system usage and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and adoption
- Collaborate with internal teams to support the testing and validation of system releases, helping to ensure updates meet user needs and maintain high standards of quality

The candidate:
- Fluency in French is essential (written and spoken)
- Achieved a 2:1 or above at Bachelor’s-level in any degree subject (STEM preferred)
- Excellent A-levels, ideally including an A-level in Maths
- Good communication skills and ability to engage with customers in a positive manner
- Logical mindset and good problem solving skills
- Eager to progress and enthusiastic to learn and develop new skills

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.