Hours
of work between are between 7am and 7pm but currently working 7am-5pm Mon-Fri, rotating shift pattern 07:00-15:30/08:30-17:00. Based in Chippenham Head Office
Key Accountabilities
1. Provide 1st line IT technical support, taking ownership of the customer Incident or Service Request and see it through to resolution
2. Monitor support ticket queues ensuring incidents are actioned in line with SLA's
3. Maintain support tickets correctly and keep the client updated with progress every day
4. Ensure any Incidents or Service Requests that cannot be resolved by the Service Desk are escalated appropriately
5. Create a positive impression of the Service Desk by building a rapport with the customer, focussing on business needs and delivering best possible customer service
6. Handle all queries and updates professionally and efficiently, maintaining a high degree of customer service
7. Assist with Infrastructure tasks as and when required
8. Maintain user security on all systems
9. Completion of Service Requests
10. Administration of Active Directory, End User Devices, Office and Business Applications
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service and quality technical support. They must be well organised, self-motivated, punctual, adaptable and flexible in their approach to work. They must also be able to prioritise a variable workload and know when to escalate a problem appropriately. They will be required to communicate effectively with pressurised users at all levels, often whilst under pressure themselves. Whilst demonstrating that they are an excellent team player.
11. Proactive individual able to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
12. Excellent and demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written
13. Customer focussed attitude with positive approach
14. Excellent telephone manner, listening and empathy skills
15. Problem solving and diagnostic skills
16. Team player; works with and supports the rest of the team
17. Good knowledge of service management toolsets and best practice eg ServiceNow and ITIL
18. Proven experience & understanding of IT infrastructure, desktop and business applications
19. Span of technical knowledge to encompass all versions of MS Windows, Basic TCP/IP Networking, Citrix, all versions of MS Office including Office
20. Ability to follow processes, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure consistent quality of service
21. Proven track record working in a Service Desk role
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