Service Desk Agent

Do you have a background in customer service and a good understanding of fundamental IT principles?

If so, a vacancy has arisen for a Service Desk Agent to join our busy IT Help Desk within the IM&T Department located at the Prestwich site of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The IT Helpdesk is the first point of contact for staff when experiencing an IT issue, the role is varied and fast paced so we need someone who can remain calm under pressure on the phone with staff in potential high-pressure situations.

Full training will be given to the successful applicant but in return you need to be able to manage your own workload, ensuring accuracy in your work and demonstrate effective communication and customer service skills.

We are looking for someone who is keen, flexible and self-motivated who can integrate quickly into our well-established team, so if this sounds like yourself then this could be the opportunity for you

This is a busy and demanding role, which will involve a variety of tasks including but not limited to the following:
Responding to incoming staff queries and requests by telephone, live chat and online portal

Account creation and management for computer access

The creation of NHS Registration Authority Accounts and Smartcards including identity evidence checking

Liaison with technicians and other IM&T staff in respect of the progression of IT User requests

Supporting the creation of guidance and process documentation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts