Advanced Specialist, IT (2nd & 3rd line technical support)

Original Job Description:https://careers.generalmills.com/careers/jobs/16240?lang=en-us&previousLocale=en-USLocations:- Uxbridge, United KingdomBack Advanced Specialist, IT (2nd & 3rd line technical support)CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPHUxbridge, United KingdomDigital & Technology16240Experienced Professional / Pay Grade 50Global Corporate Incentive (50/50) (EUAU), 8% AnnualNoNoneNoLinda Hoggett Share Job Share Job mail_outlineSign up for Job Alerts: We'll email you when jobs that match your search criteria become available.LoginorRegister Job Description Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 2,500 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Jus-Rol, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that’s ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future. Position OverviewThe Advanced Specialist, IT role in Uxbridge provides both hands-on and remote technical support to employees acrossthe EUAU& GEMS organisations (primarily UK-based employees) with a customer service focused approach to problemsolving resulting in optimal business continuity. This position ensures that technical infrastructure is maintained,replaced, and secured in line with Digital & Technology strategies to enable a robust working environment thatcontinuously meets changes to business needs. The incumbent takes ownership of situations, sees things through toresolution overcoming any obstacles/roadblocks by navigating through the organisation to bring together correct people.Currently this is an office-based role with the occasional requirement to travel to other General Mills European locations. What your role isIT Support (40%) / Business (Solutions) Partnership (60%)Desktop Support – undertakes desktop problem management and resolution – 2nd & 3rd line technical supportfor General Mills Middle East (onsite) and European (remote) usersCustomer Service – works closely with business users with full understanding of business processes, acting withurgency and empathy to resolve issuesProblem management and Incident resolution– provides timely response to requests for support, consultancyand issue resolution in line with Service Level Agreements; taking ownership and escalating when requiredProvision of business tools & knowledge – accountable for ensuring hardware lifecycles are adhered to in linewith D&T recommendations by budgeting, planning, purchasing and providing business users with appropriate ITtools (hardware & software). Provision of appropriate IT knowledge and guidance to users in the form of OPLs,onboarding and knowledge-transferRun & Protect – maintains high levels of uptime of critical systems related to local site operations includingWAN/LAN connectivity, servers, printing and phone systems; escalation to appropriate teams where necessary toensure issues are resolved with minimum business impactSecurity - works closely with Compliance Teams to ensure correct processes are implemented across regionalsites to meet Corporate objectives, measure engagement and escalate non-complianceNew Technology Support – Collaborate with global D&T groups to implement new technologies across the EUAU& GEMS organisations in line with strategy/recommendations and, where appropriate, local/regional specific requirementsProject Management – as required, undertakes various project work to plan, track and communicate IT changes.Have early awareness and engagement on approved projects that require infrastructure consultation and/orimplementationVendor Management - works with external vendors and service providers to facilitate the resolution of problemsto ensure business continuityCollaboration and Team Orientation- collaborates with proven ability to work closely with local and global teamsto deliver solutionsTechnical (Disaster) Recovery - responsible for ensuring annual tests are completed in line with BusinessContinuity Plans, continuously working with business and technical teams to update strategy and/or testingprocessesLearning Mindset – demonstrates ability to learn and adapt to current IT-related technologies to ensure skills are always appropriate. Engages in continuous improvement.What you will bring to the teamMinimum Qualifications/Knowledge:At least 5 years demonstrable experience working within PC/Local Area Network (LAN) environmentsProficiency in the working of servers, networks, computers and peripheralsExcellent troubleshooting, creative and technical problem-solving skillsExperience of the following products - Windows 10,Windows 2012/2016 Server,Active Directory,Office 365,PC imaging tools, ITIL Foundation accreditationExcellent communication and customer support skills, working at all levels within an organisationProven experience of partnering with the business to deliver appropriate solutionsAbility to prioritise tasks and create work schedules with minimal supervisionPreferred Qualifications/Knowledge:Knowledge of system security and procedures for protecting the organisation’s data from intrusion or corruptionDemonstrable experience of leading a project through to completion to add business valueFamiliarity of Incident/Problem Management systems (preferably Remedy/ServiceNow)Previous experience working in a Service Team or customer-facing roleExperience of Cloud migration projects/tasksGraduate Calibre (preferably Computer Science qualification)What you will get from us• Flexible and employee-focused work culture• Equal Employment opportunities • Competitive package with benefitsAt General Mills, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and advancing an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers and communities we serve globally. If you are ready to fulfill your potential and share your talent with the outstanding people of General Mills, please submit your application, today! Apply Share Job Share Job CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH For more information about this role please apply, or email Company Admin on companyadmin@vincere.io who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.Many thanks, Premier Group