AddressWincanton is recruiting for a Service Desk Analyst to join the team in our Head Office.
The Service Desk Analyst works in the operations function providing a single first point of contact to all users, for the resolution of incidents and the administration of IT service requests.
Hours of work between are between 7am and 7pm but currently working 7am-5pm Mon-Fri, rotating shift pattern 07:00-15:30 / 08:30-17:00
Based in Chippenham Head Office (we will consider hybrid working one week office based, another week work from home)
How will you contribute?
- Provide 1st line IT technical support, taking ownership of the customer Incident or Service Request and see it through to resolution.
- Monitor support ticket queues ensuring incidents are actioned in line with SLA’s.
- Maintain support tickets correctly and keep the client updated with progress every day.
- Ensure any Incidents or Service Requests that cannot be resolved by the Service Desk are escalated appropriately.
- Create a positive impression of the Service Desk by building a rapport with the customer, focussing on business needs and delivering best possible customer service.
- Handle all queries and updates professionally and efficiently, maintaining a high degree of customer service.
- Assist with Infrastructure tasks as and when required.
- Maintain user security on all systems.
- Completion of Service Requests
- Administration of Active Directory, End User Devices, Office 365 and Business Applications
What will you bring?
The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service and quality technical support. They must be well organized, self-motivated, punctual, adaptable, and flexible in their approach to work. They must also be able to prioritise a variable workload and know when to escalate a problem appropriately. They will be required to communicate effectively with pressurised users at all levels, often whilst under pressure themselves. Whilst demonstrating that they are an excellent team player.
- Proactive individual able to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
- Excellent and demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written
- Customer focussed attitude with positive approach.
- Excellent telephone manner, listening and empathy skills.
- Problem solving and diagnostic skills.
- Team player; works with and supports the rest of the team.
- Good knowledge of service management toolsets and best practice e.g. ServiceNow and ITIL
- Proven experience & understanding of IT infrastructure, desktop and business applications.
- Span of technical knowledge to encompass all versions of MS Windows, Basic TCP/IP Networking, Citrix, all versions of MS Office including Office 365
- Ability to follow processes, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure consistent quality of service.
- Proven track record working in a Service Desk role.
About us
Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. With over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and an 8,500 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We are “Great people delivering sustainable supply chain value”.
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous renumeration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.
