The 1st Line Support Technician is responsible for being the first point of contact for all IT-related incidents and service requests. The role ensures efficient logging, categorization, and resolution or escalation of issues, while maintaining a high standard of customer service and communication.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the first point of contact for clients via phone, email, and ticketing systems.
- Accurately log and categorize all incoming incidents and service requests using Aluxium.
- Provide first-level technical support, troubleshooting, and resolution for common IT issues.
- Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate 2nd / 3rd line support teams.
- Assign and reassign tickets to appropriate technicians based on availability and issue type.
- Keep clients informed of ticket progress and resolution timelines.
- Monitor system alerts via PRTG, Zabbix, and RT; report relevant alarms to technical teams.
- Verify resolution of incidents with clients and close tickets accordingly.
- Perform courtesy follow-up calls to evaluate client satisfaction post-resolution.
- Schedule onsite support or installations where remote assistance is not viable.
- Communicate planned maintenance and service disruptions to clients / partners.
- Maintain documentation and compile reports on service metrics and incident trends.
- Support internal communication with the relevant teams and departments and escalate potential risks proactively.
- Assist in general administrative tasks as required by the Global Service Desk Manager.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of IT support principles and basic networking.Experience with helpdesk / ticketing systems (e.g., Aluxium or similar).Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues at first contact.Good organizational, time management, and administrative skills.Dependable with a proactive approach to work.Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.