Help Desk Team Leader UK

3 days ago


Sheffield S JN, United Kingdom Howco Group Full time

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Action prompt resolution of tickets through to resolution, troubleshooting end user and data issues
  • Supervise the helpdesk team, ensuring prompt resolution of tickets with a high level of customer satisfaction
  • Maintain and enhance IT service management processes via Jira, ensuring effective project management and ticket resolution
  • Work closely with users accessing applications through Citrix, providing guidance and troubleshooting support
  • Keep abreast of the latest trends in ITSM and helpdesk management, incorporating best practices into daily operations
  • Manage a small portfolio of helpdesk projects, ensuring they are completed on time and meet all requirements
  • Monitoring and analyzing relevant business data
  • Act as an escalation point for complex queries, and those needing urgent attention
  • Identify and implement opportunities and areas for improvement
  • Build effective relationships across the Group
  • Follow and enforce procedures, such as H&S and HR
  • Other duties and projects as assigned

Competencies

  • Strong supervisory skills
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities, particularly in troubleshooting Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, basic network issues, and overall ITSM processes
  • Proficiency in using Jira for IT service management and project management, and Google Workspace for collaboration
  • Knowledge of Citrix environments and the ability to support users in accessing their applications
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of managing expectations and delivering high levels of customer service
  • Flexibility to meet operational requirements
  • Ability to communicate on a technical and non-technical level with different departments/management levels

Accountabilities and Performance Measures

  • Achievement of high customer satisfaction ratings and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Effective management and resolution of tickets within predetermined timeframes
  • Successful mentoring and development of the helpdesk team
  • Efficient management and completion of assigned projects, with minimal focus on project management but ensuring quality and timeliness
  • Monitoring and management of relevant budgets

Job Requirements/

Qualifications

  • Experience in a helpdesk capacity, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • HNC or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience in supervising a remote team
  • Ability to travel as required for site visits
  • 5+ years of experience in IT support or helpdesk roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position
  • Strong technical background, with expertise in Windows 10 and 11 troubleshooting, basic network troubleshooting, and an understanding of ITSM processes


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