Target IT are a Managed IT Services company. Established in 1999 we look after the entire IT estate for businesses of all sizes across Dorset, Hampshire and further afield. We provide IT Support Services, as well as being a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all things Business IT, such as Hardware, Software, Security and Broadband. We pride ourselves on our support, giving a superior service over other MSPs. In 2025 we will be growing the business to support many more clients with their IT systems and services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to join our Technical Team on a full-time basis to help us continue to provide our excellent support and services to customers.
The role is based in our Bournemouth Office where you will work as part of our Technical Team, dealing with support queries from customers and using tools remotely to resolve issues. You will also be required to visit customer sites and install kit or troubleshoot problems as and when needed, therefore having transport (car) is imperative. The work is varied, with different aspects both in day-to-day IT Support and proposing appropriate solutions for customers and then implementing them.
Duties include: -
* 1st and 2nd line support for IT Helpdesk. Giving support by telephone, remote or on-site visits. Use of Teamviewer Software for remote access. Using Autotask Helpdesk System for logging, updating and closing of Helpdesk tickets.
* Monitoring of backups for clients and liaising with them to ensure backups run successfully. Monitoring of our on-site backups, and remedy when issues happen.
* Configuration and Installation of Hardware and Software, both remotely to client site and on-site (e.g., deploy new PC). Including configuration of Office 365 and Active Directory users where applicable.
* Preparing Quotes for clients - Hardware, Software and Services; in conjunction with Technical Specialist and Senior Technical Specialist. Training will be given on this.
* There can be some elements of out-of-hours working (overtime). These will be agreed with our Senior Technical Specialist when required.
Skills required: -
Hardware: -
PCs, Laptops, Tablets, Servers, network kit (Routers, Switches, VPN), NAS, backup devices (Tape, RDX, etc.). Knowledge of cabling is also helpful (e.g. wiring CAT5/6 cables, sockets).
Software: -
Experience in Microsoft Windows Products (at least 3 years):-
* Office 365 – Administration and deployment.
* Windows Server (2016 onwards).
* VMWare vSphere / Hyper-V.
* Desktop OS (Windows 7, 8, 10, 11).
* Office (2013, 2016 and Office 365).
* Max OSX (El Capitan onwards).
* Anti-Virus – (training can be given on this via ESET).
* Encryption - (training can be given on this via ESET).
* Sage installation (training can be given).
Services: -
1. Broadband (ADSL, FTTC)
2. Voice-over-IP (training can be given)
Training: -
As well as on-the-job learning, training will be given in the products we sell and deploy to customers e.g. ESET security products, Draytek network products.
Other training e.g. Microsoft can be agreed after probation period.
Other: -
Due to the need to provide on-site support the role requires use of your own car for visits to customers. A full, clean driving licence is required.
Mileage is paid at standard mileage rates.