Helpdesk Administrator

Impellam Group
Smethwick, UK
13 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£28,808.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Computer-Aided Facility Management Microsoft Office

Job description

The role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of maintenance work, from customer enquiry through to job completion and purchase order receipting. The post holder will provide excellent customer service, manage work orders through the Maximo CAFM system and ensure all tasks are completed within contractual SLAs., * Receive and log customer requests and maintenance calls via telephone and email.

  • Manage the full job flow, including allocation to engineers/subcontractors, scheduling, attendance chasing and job closure.
  • Monitor open jobs and proactively chase updates to ensure SLA compliance.
  • Prioritise and allocate jobs appropriately to minimise SLA failures.
  • Accurately interpret and record work orders within the Maximo CAFM system.
  • Understand and apply the appropriate SLA to each service request.
  • Provide professional customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Assist with generating purchase orders for Reactive/Quoted Works, Minor Works and PPM using Coupa.
  • Liaise with Contract Managers and Supervisors regarding subcontractor/supplier invoicing queries.
  • Process contractor labour.
  • Support the preparation of accurate and timely reports.
  • Escalate complaints and support activities to improve customer service.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory, company and contract procedures.
  • Promote customer feedback and surveys.
  • Provide cover to the supervisory team during absences.
  • Support the Operations Team and Senior Managers with projects as required., Collaborating: Builds effective working relationships, supports colleagues and contributes positively to the team.

Contributing: Suggests ideas and solutions to improve processes and ways of working.

Delivering: Takes ownership of customer requests, delivers quality service and works to agreed SLAs and deadlines.

Developing: Shares knowledge and experience and supports colleagues.

Influencing: Communicates respectfully, honestly and professionally and delivers on commitments.

Planning: Plans workload effectively, manages priorities and flags potential issues before deadlines or targets are missed.

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Requirements

  • 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above/equivalent.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner.
  • Experience of data inputting, administration and telephone systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
  • Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and follow procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Experience of working within an operational environment.

Desirable

  • Experience within a Facilities Management or Technical environment.
  • Experience within a Healthcare environment.
  • Knowledge of CAFM systems, particularly Maximo.
  • Knowledge of finance/purchasing systems, particularly Coupa., This role requires a Standard DBS check. The successful candidate must be able to pass the required DBS screening.

Benefits & conditions

  • Day shifts
  • Night shifts
  • Weekend shifts
  • Bank holidays where required

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