Service Desk Administrator
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Job description
We're working with a leading IT services provider who is looking for a motivated Service Desk Administrator to join their growing Field Services Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to service excellence.
You'll be at the heart of supporting break-fix customers-handling incoming service calls, coordinating engineer schedules, arranging parts from stock or suppliers, and ensuring timely fault resolution. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in delivering great customer outcomes and keeping services running smoothly.
The position reports directly to the Service Desk Manager., · Coordinate engineer scheduling, ensuring resources are allocated effectively
· Take ownership of support tickets, ensuring timely resolution and service standards are met
· Manage part requests, monitoring SLAs and arranging collections/deliveries as required
· Provide regular updates to customers regarding ticket progress and engineer visits
· Escalate issues appropriately to ensure swift resolution and customer satisfaction
· Support continuous improvement within the Service Desk team
Requirements
· Previous experience in a Service Desk, IT Support, or fast-paced operations environment
· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with strong attention to detail
· Confident in delivering customer support over phone and email
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
· Proactive problem-solver with ownership and accountability
· Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
· Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and networks
· Flexible approach to working shifts and potential on-call responsibilities
· Willingness to undergo (or already hold) Security Clearance
· ITIL certification (advantageous but not essential)
· Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Personal Attributes
· Self-motivated with a positive, professional approach
· Able to work independently and use initiative
· Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
· Logical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
Benefits & conditions
· Shifts would be either 07:00-15:30 or 10:30-19:00 Monday to Friday or 09:00-17:30 Saturday and Sunday.
· Rota would be either Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday.
· Tuesday-Thurs staff would be in the office.