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IT Support Technician
at CDL Software Manchester in Manchester (Published at 13-11-2023)
Description
Are you an IT Support Technician who enjoys solving problems? Do you have excellent customer service skills and are looking for a move into an IT Support role? We want to hear from you!
As a Support Technician, the key focus to your role will be to resolve CDL application and product incidents, reported by clients. Working to agreed SLA’s you will provide thorough investigation to find the root cause of problems. You will help diagnose 2nd line technical faults with the applications through resolution, within agreed SLA’s. We are looking for an IT Support Technician who has excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to understand client concerns and the impact it has on their activities.
There will be a strong customer service focus to your role and good communication skills are essential, ensuring you are building and maintaining excellent customer relationships. You will be responsible for assisting with incident and problem escalation, analysing information, identifying problems effectively and resolving 2nd line issues. You will keep up to date with technology, be motivated in your own personal development, including setting goals and objectives aligned with the business values.
About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 580 people at its campus in Stockport, powering brands such as Swinton and Tesco Bank. The CDL suite of products power all aspects of an insurance provider’s needs, from Digital and Price Comparison integration, through to back office, fulfilment, and pricing as well as Data products. Several of CDL's applications are prime to break out of the Insurance sector and provide a route to diversification and expansion globally.
We've built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on being part of a collaborative, inspiring working environment, with our employees at the heart of our company.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience in a similar IT Support Technician position
- Computer literate, with some experience of operating systems and/or PCs.
- Excellent customer service skills, being able to empathise with clients is a must!
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be liaising with our external and internal partners and will have a strong customer focus.
- GCSE A-C in Maths and English, or equivalent.
- Be able to demonstrate you are a team player, as well as being able to work on your own initiative.
- Adaptable, flexible and able to work to agreed deadlines (SLA’s)
- Passionate and possess a willingness to learn.
Beneficial
- An awareness of ITIL is an advantage.
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Flexible hours
- 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.
- Top employer for 6th year running
- Excellent training and development platform
- Opportunities for career progression
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.
- Life and health assurance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Established Recognition Award System
- Great Parental Benefits
- Diversity and Inclusion network
- Pension scheme
- Community projects and volunteer days
- Refer a friend bonus
Campus Benefits:
- On-site free parking
- Open plan modern offices
- Quiet Spaces are also available
- Shuttle bus to and from the station
- Subsidised restaurant
- Games room and chill out zone
- Annual Hackathon Events
- Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!
- Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Shower and dry rooms
Diversity and inclusion
We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.
CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
About CDL Software
The UKs biggest insurance retailers rely on CDLs trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.
