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IT Service Desk Team Lead

£30,000 - 30,000
Firstcom Europe
Thomas Holden Street 1, Bolton
£30,000 - 30,000
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Company Size
<50
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Company Type
Services
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Exp Level
Lead
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
As we look for an IT Service Desk Team Lead to join our team, we expect you to have experience in IT 1st Line or Service Desk support. A background in a senior, supervisory, or team lead role is preferred. You should possess strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365, and common desktop applications. Furthermore, familiarity with Active Directory, Exchange administration, and basic networking concepts is crucial. Experience with ITSM tools and ticketing systems is also required, and a basic understanding of ITIL processes (certification desirable) will be an advantage.

Technologies

Active Directory
ITIL
Microsoft 365
Office 365

Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead, mentor, and support a team of 1st Line Support Analysts while fostering a positive and high-performance culture. You’ll manage daily workloads, monitor ticket queues, and ensure appropriate coverage across shifts. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the logging, categorization, and resolution of incidents and requests, ensuring SLA compliance. You will act as the primary escalation point for unresolved or critical 1st Line issues, monitor ticket queues for timely and consistent customer support, and maintain accurate documentation of all support interactions in our ITSM system. Promoting a customer-centric approach across the team will be essential, as will gathering feedback to identify opportunities for improving the end-user experience. You will also develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user guides, analyze support trends to recommend process or technology improvements, collaborate with 2nd Line and Infrastructure teams, and champion continuous improvement initiatives within the Service Desk.

Description


To succeed in this position, you should exhibit excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. The ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure is crucial, paired with a customer-focused mindset and a proactive approach to service improvement. We offer competitive benefits, including a company pension, Simply Health Benefit, AIG Smart Health, and a bike-to-work scheme. Our schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm, with work being office-based (BL6).
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