You're accountable for gathering information from the customer, digging into the root cause, and resolving known issues right at the first level of contact. If you like variety in your day and enjoy being the person who figures things out, this is the position for you.
Essential Job Functions:
- Takes the preliminary call requests from users and creates the ticket.
- Gather customer information and data to determine the fundamental problem.
- Troubleshoot issues by researching symptoms and identifying patterns.
- Document steps taken in determining the underlying problem.
- Apply hardware and software troubleshooting skills to resolve Tier I issues.
- Perform basic network troubleshooting.
- Escalate to a Level 2 technician within established time constraints.
- Follow up on resolutions until the issue is fully closed out.
- Walk customers through the problem solving process in a clear, patient way.
- Stay customer service focused, even when things get busy.
- Follow established departmental standards and procedures.
- Contribute to team efforts by helping accomplish related results as needed.
- Work under supervision and understand the importance of communicating and coordinating with the team.
Education/Experience:
- 1 year of experience in IT Helpdesk support or a similar role troubleshooting technical issues is highly preferred.
- Experience managing IT ticketing through a ticketing system is preferred.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel.
Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Confident, professional phone etiquette.
- Comfortable juggling multiple priorities at once.
- Works well within a team and builds positive relationships with co-workers.
Interview Process:
- MS Teams phone screen with Talent Acquisition Partner.
- 1-hour onsite interview with the Service Desk Manager and the Hardware Helpdesk Team Lead.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) company match program.
- Telehealth.
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
- Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
- Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Mental, physical, financial wellness.
- Auto and Home Insurance discount.
- Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
- Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Training Programs.
- Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
- In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Skills Required
- 1 year of experience in IT Helpdesk support or similar role
- Experience managing IT ticketing through a ticketing system
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Hardware and software troubleshooting skills
- Basic network troubleshooting skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Confident, professional phone etiquette
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and multitask
- Works well within a team and builds positive relationships
- Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds
What We Do
City Electrical Factors (CEF) is the largest distributor of electrical products in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1951, the company operates over 400 branches, providing a wide range of electrical, hardware, plumbing, and heating equipment to professional contractors and the public. They are known for their extensive product range, including cables, power tools, and renewable energy solutions like solar and EV charging equipment.







