First Line Support Agent

Manpower
Birmingham, UK
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£30,784.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, a reputable organisation, is hiring for driven and enthusiastic First Line Support Agents to join their Service Desk team on exciting Atos campaigns. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a career in IT support, delivering exceptional customer service while supporting end-user IT needs. What you’ll be doing:

  • Handling a high volume of calls from end users, providing clear and professional support
  • Assessing issues to identify problems and determine the best course of action (troubleshooting or escalation to 2nd Line Support)
  • Providing advice and guidance, including when issues fall outside of IT support scope
  • Creating and managing support tickets to record resolutions and required follow-up actions
  • Managing ticket queues and ensuring timely updates and resolutions
  • Delivering a high level of customer support to users at all levels of seniority
  • Striving to meet quality targets such as First Time Fix Rate and average call duration

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to all levels of seniority
  • A passion for problem solving and delivering results
  • Strong customer service experience, with the ability to remain professional in challenging situations
  • Good IT foundations and an interest in developing a career in IT support (previous service desk experience is advantageous)
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
  • The initiative to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
  • Ability to learn processes quickly while maintaining accuracy
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Experience working towards targets and deadlines is desirable Skills we can’t do without:

  • Demonstrable skills in MS Office applications
  • Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build rapport quickly with customers and gather required information efficiently
  • Professional approach when handling a wide variety of customers and challenging situations
  • Methodical, disciplined, and organised approach to work
  • Self-motivated team player with a strong drive for excellence
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality service and customer excellence

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