I.T. Support Specialist

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 139 branches and over 3300 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!
MKM operates throughout the UK with 130+ branches and a central support function based in Hull.
Due to continuing expansion, additional IT Support Specialists are being sought to work as part of the IT Helpdesk and wider IT Team, to assist users with all manner of queries, requests and problems.
This role is highly user facing and involves dealing with people from all areas and levels of the business. A high degree of customer focus and team working is required. Good interpersonal skills are essential.
The ideal candidate will:
Be experienced in supporting end users within a multi-site IT environment
Be keen to assist, friendly, and customer focused
Be great at understanding and resolving problems
Have a knowledge and wider awareness of IT systems and processes
General Duties
Assist with all manner of IT issues, including desktop, application, telecoms, printing, networking and site communications, either in person, over the phone or by remote control
Help troubleshoot and manage the resolution of issues with the assistance of third-party providers
Coordinate the supply and installation of equipment
Take ownership of, prioritise and keep users informed of issue progress
Help to administer, maintain and monitor IT systems
Assist with projects
Key Skills
Have excellent Microsoft Windows desktop and general IT support knowledge
Be able to support mobile phones and devices
Good written skills – recording and updating issues clearly and concisely
Ability to learn and absorb new systems and processes quickly
Familiarity with support administration tools, i.e. ticketing systems, MS Active Directory, MS server
Good general MS Office skills
Desirable
Experience within the builders’ merchant sector or other similar business
Experience in supporting Apple MACs
Experience in supporting phone systems, network troubleshooting
This role is based at Stoneferry Road in Hull but occasional travel to other sites may be required. The candidate will need a flexible approach to working hours as the IT Helpdesk Team provide support to the business during all its opening hours.
Benefits
A competitive pay package.
Generous discretionary bonus scheme.
People orientated culture.
Substantial Employee Discount
Training and development opportunities.
Holiday scheme which rewards length of service.
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Perkbox discounts
Contributory pension scheme
Performance related bonus
Financial Planning Support
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Enhanced Maternity
Enhanced Paternity
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health Support
Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280
- Locations
- Central Support
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Company
- MKM Building supplies
Central Support
About MKM Building Supplies
MKM is the UK’s leading builder’s merchant, with branches across England, Scotland & Wales. Founded in 1995, we have branches across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom from Redruth to Elgin, Norwich and Llandudno.
We offer a vast range of building materials, from bulk bags of sand and aggregates to bricks and timber. Plus, we have stunning kitchens, bathrooms and landscaping supplies, all with free local delivery!