Desktop Support Specialist

Company: Harrington Starr
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Location: London
Job Description:

Desktop Support Engineer – Bilingual (English & Japanese)

Central London – 5 Days Onsite

£150 per day – Inside IR35

Initial 6 Months

✅ Fluent in English & Japanese

✅ 2nd Line IT Support – 3+ years’ experience

✅ Hardware, Software & Network Troubleshooting

✅ Ticketing Systems & IT Service Management

✅ Customer-focused with excellent problem-solving

You’ll be joining a dynamic team providing 2nd Line IT Support across a global financial services environment. You’ll be the go-to for diagnosing and resolving issues across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and conferencing equipment.

This is a hands-on role – you’ll be based at the Technology Bar, supporting walk-ups, calls, and emails. You’ll also perform daily checks across devices and infrastructure, escalating to 3rd line where needed.

The Role

  • Provide hands-on support across desktop, laptop, and mobile devices
  • Manage incidents, service requests, and escalations via ticketing systems
  • Build and configure laptops and PCs using SCCM and standardised images
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, printing, and network issues
  • Support meeting room and video conferencing technology
  • Work with wider infrastructure and support teams on projects

What You’ll Need

  • Fluent English & Japanese – essential
  • 3+ years in a 2nd line IT support role
  • Strong diagnostic skills and technical troubleshooting
  • Understanding of basic networking (IP, DNS, VPNs)
  • Familiar with tools like SCCM, Active Directory, and remote support platforms
  • Customer-centric with clear communication skills

Bonus if you’ve worked in financial services or enterprise environments.

​Apply via the link provided or email Barry.Ansell@HarringtonStarr.com for a faster review.

Posted: May 4th, 2025