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WHSmith North America · 1 day ago

Technical Support - Tier 1

WHSmith North America is seeking a Jr. IT Services and Support Technician to provide first-level technical support to end users. This entry-level role focuses on troubleshooting, system access, hardware setup, and delivering an excellent customer experience while adhering to IT standards and processes.

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Responsibilities

Respond to Tier 1 support requests via ticketing system, phone, chat, or in person
Troubleshoot basic hardware issues (desktops, laptops, printers, peripherals)
Assist with software installations, updates, and configurations under senior guidance
Support user account management (password resets, access requests, MFA support)
Perform routine maintenance such as device imaging, driver updates, and diagnostics
Provide friendly, professional support to users with varying technical backgrounds
Clearly communicate issue status, timelines, and next steps
Follow up to ensure issues are resolved to the user’s satisfaction
Accurately document work in the IT ticketing system
Assist with IT inventory management (laptops, accessories, loaner equipment)
Support onboarding and offboarding, including device prep and user setup
Help maintain IT documentation and knowledge base articles
Work closely with senior technicians and IT leadership to escalate complex issues
Participate in IT projects such as equipment refreshes and system rollouts
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment

Qualification

WindowsMicrosoft 365CompTIA A+IT ticketing systemsNetworking conceptsDevice management toolsCustomer service skillsCommunication skills

Required

0–2 years of IT support or technical experience (internships, help desk, or coursework accepted)
Basic understanding of Windows or macOS
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Office apps)
Ability to troubleshoot common technical issues with guidance
Strong communication and customer service skills

Preferred

CompTIA A+ or similar entry-level certification (or willingness to obtain within 6–12 months)
Experience with IT ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Freshservice, Jira, etc.)
Basic understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, VPN)
Experience imaging systems or using device management tools (Intune, JAMF)

Company

WHSmith North America

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About WHSmith North America WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide.

H1B Sponsorship

WHSmith North America has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2019-10-17Acquired
2008-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Toby Keir
Chief Executive Officer
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David Charles
President & COO
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