It Helpdesk Assistant - Ftc

8 weeks FTC – Full time – Salary: £25.000- £30.000 pro-rata, doe - Location: Caerphilly/Newport

We are looking for an IT Helpdesk Assistant on an 8-week fixed-term contract (FTC).

About AerFin

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.

Our continued expansion means that the role will be initially based in Caerphilly, relocating to our state-of-the-art HQ in Newport by end of the year.

About the role

We are seeking a IT Helpdesk Assistant to provide outstanding support to our employees and ensure seamless hardware and software functionality at all times.

If you excel at diagnosing and resolving technical issues and possess exceptional interpersonal skills to support staff with varying levels of technical expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees seeking technical assistance over the phone, email, or in-person.
• Resolve technical support issues related to computer systems, hardware, and software.
• Install, configure, and maintain computer systems, software applications, and peripheral equipment.
• Create and manage user accounts, permissions, and passwords.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams or vendors, ensuring comprehensive solutions.
• Track, document, and maintain a log of all help-desk interactions, including problem descriptions and resolutions.
• Maintain a knowledge base of common issues and solutions.
• Conduct IT orientation and training for new employees.
• Collaborate with IT team members to maintain network and system security.
• Assist in managing inventory of hardware and software resources.
• Stay current with system information, changes, and updates.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on systems and equipment.
• Be part of an on-call rota to cover issues that occur outside of UK core hours.
• Travel to other AerFin locations globally (approximately 10%)

Skills & Qualifications:

• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and the ability to explain solutions in user-friendly terms.
• Willingness to continue learning and adapting to new technologies.

We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.

AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.

(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)