IT Service Desk Analyst
Bedford
Are you an experienced IT Service Desk Analyst seeking a new challenge? Our Client is a market-leading organisation that is growing rapidly through business acquisition and is currently looking to hire a 1st/2nd Line IT Service Desk Analyst for their IT shared service centre.
As an IT Service Desk Analyst, you will be a key member of their shared service IT team, responsible for supporting their different trading companies and a global community of over 10,000 users, including senior executives and VIPs. You will act as the first point of escalation for users encountering technical difficulties, providing support over the phone, remotely, and on live messenger, logging tickets, and managing incidents through ServiceNow.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market-leading organisation and be part of a dynamic and supportive team. Working in a large enterprise, you will have the chance to grow your network and gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and business functions.
Responsibilities
Provide 1st/2nd line support via phone, remote, and live chat to 10,000+ global employees.
Offer executive user support to 500+ senior management personnel.
Manage Incidents and requests using ServiceNow.
Conduct advanced troubleshooting and analytical support.
Coordinate with relevant teams for issue escalation.
Assist the Service Desk Team Lead and escalate issues to the Head of IT Support when necessary.
Proficient in mobile device (Apple/Android) support, Active Directory, Computer administration, Windows 10, and Microsoft products.
Participate in ad-hoc support requests, desk moves, and desk-side support.
Serve as Major Incident owner and follow the documented MI process during reported MIs.
Skills and experience
Ideally 12+ months of Service Desk or Technical Support experience
Knowledge of ITSM ticketing systems, especially ServiceNow
Strong background in Windows and Microsoft Office administration
Experience with Active Directory and O365 administration.
Understanding of Apple mobile devices
Familiarity with web conferencing tools like Teams, Zoom, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Proactive, able to work under pressure independently.
Familiarity with ITIL, preferably with ITIL Foundation V3/V4 certification
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire (Hybrid Remote)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Benefits: Annual bonus program, 25 days holiday, optional on-call, paid training and development, great pension, health, and life insurance + more!
If you are an IT Support Analyst with experience working as a Service Desk Analyst, IT Support Engineer, or a 1st Line and 2nd Line Support Analyst, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.