Description
1st Line Technical Support/Helpdesk Engineer required for my client based in Guildford for a 6 month contract role.
Rate approx. £11-13ph
The role will require you to perform 1st line duties for the Service Desk and adhere to SLA's across multiple sites.
Key Tasks
Receive calls from users in relation to any technical incident or query
Accurate logging of helpdesk submissions into the IT Group's Service Desk tool along with full notes of actions taken
Preliminary investigation of all requests via telephone, email or remote admin tools, resolving or escalating as necessary using generic fault finding techniques
Continued development of SOP's for quick win' solutions where tickets can be resolved before escalation
Monitoring of Service Desk email systems and phones - Taking calls to the Group's DDI
Regular review of escalated tickets to ensure they are maintaining Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
Administration of general IT activities, including documentation and procurement
Other tasks as directed by the Service Delivery Manager/Head of IT
Skills & Experience
Diploma or NVQ in IT related or communications subject desirable but not essential
Awareness of ITIL or equivalent would be an advantage.
General experience with using computers
Previous customer facing role
Strong communications/telephone skills
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of Windows operating system
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, primarily Word/Excel/Outlook
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work under pressure
Able to demonstrate company mindsets; accountability, one team, customers and projects rule and audacity