The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Associate Support Technician (L1) Promotion
1.5 - 2.5 yearsSkills to master
- Consistently achieving high FCR and CSAT, independently resolving routine Tier 1 issues, demonstrating proactive learning of the product and systems, and contributing to basic knowledge base updates.
You're ready to move on when
- Can handle 90% of Tier 1 tickets without supervision.
- Consistently receives positive customer feedback.
- Proactively identifies and flags system issues or knowledge gaps.
- Shows initiative in learning complex product areas.
- 2
External Hire (from similar SaaS support role)
Immediate (upon hiring)Skills to master
- Quickly learning our specific product and internal processes, adapting to our tools and methodologies, and building rapport with the team and customers.
You're ready to move on when
- Demonstrated 2-5 years experience in a comparable technical support role.
- Strong understanding of SaaS environments and troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills validated through interview and technical assessment.
- Ability to quickly integrate into a new team and system.
- 3
Internal Transfer (from non-technical customer service)
2 - 3 years (with dedicated technical upskilling)Skills to master
- Developing a solid technical foundation (networking, cloud basics, API concepts), mastering troubleshooting methodologies, and gaining hands-on experience with our core tech stack. This usually involves a dedicated learning programme.
You're ready to move on when
- Completed internal technical training programmes or external certifications.
- Successfully shadowed technical support teams and handled basic technical queries.
- Demonstrated strong aptitude for logical problem-solving.
- Proactive in self-directed technical learning.