IT Support Assistant

About the role

We are looking for an IT Support Assistant to join our onsite technology team in Acton, London. The role offers early‑career professionals hands‑on experience across a wide range of hardware, software and business applications, supporting warehouse operations and contributing to technology projects.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1st line IT support for hardware, software and business applications.
• Manage and resolve service‑desk tickets within agreed SLAs, escalating complex issues when needed.
• Prepare, configure and ship IT equipment for new starters and internal moves.
• Maintain accurate asset records and technical documentation.
• Support bespoke business systems and assist with user testing activities.
• Assist with IT infrastructure rollouts and technology projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve service‑desk processes and user experience.
• Deliver responsive onsite support to warehouse teams, installing and maintaining desktops, laptops, tablets, monitors, printers, peripherals and cabling.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to minimise operational downtime.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an IT Support, Service Desk or Helpdesk environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical users.
• Customer‑focused attitude and willingness to help others.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast‑paced operational setting.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proactive mindset with a desire to learn and develop technical skills.

Required skills

• Support for Windows operating systems and end‑user devices.
• Installation and maintenance of desktops, laptops, tablets, monitors and printers.
• Hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Asset management and documentation.
• Experience with service‑desk ticketing systems.
• Cabling and peripheral setup.

What we offer

• Exposure to a wide variety of technologies and business systems.
• Opportunity to contribute to IT improvement projects.
• Hands‑on technical experience in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Clear progression within a supportive technology team.