Service Desk Agent

Are you looking for that next step in 1st Line Support? Can you provide customers with excellent service, and understand IT 1st line issues?

Location: Ireland (Swords)

Role Purpose

Provides technical support activities as part of service delivery provision and/or projects deployment, including installation, troubleshooting, problem resolution and maintenance. Responds to customer questions regarding operation and malfunctions. Advises customers on preventative maintenance and configuration adjustments to improve product performance and customer satisfaction May be mobile or based on site at a customer building or campus. Works with little supervision and has limited specialisation or ability to work on a wider range of systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Technical Capability. Works within a team on a broad range of products or systems with limited supervision. Carries out first level diagnosis, resolves problems on a small set of products, with limited support to meet the Service Level agreement. Rebuilds operating system from instructions to meet the Service Level Agreement.
  *Process. Contributes to the definition of operational processes, (both internal and external) and dealing with customer escalated problems.
  * Service Level. Manages systems within Service Level Agreements, proposing improvements and implementing changes to meet service level requirements. Monitors performance through statistical reporting and analysis.
  * Customer Relations. Establishes working relationships with the customer and relevant operational units, at the appropriate technical level, to understand the requirements of the customer's business in order to deliver and enhance the service.
  * Problem Solving. Takes ownership for obtaining the information required to diagnose and resolve more complex problems.
  * Team Working. Acts as a team player being viewed by colleagues as a helpful member of the team.
  * Business Awareness. Understands the requirements of the customer's business, the scope of the contract and knows how issues impact the delivery of service.
  * Professional Development. Stays up to date with new products, tools and techniques, encouraging their use within the business to promote continuous improvement of capability.

Key Performance Indicators

• Feedback from customers, Project Manager, Service Lines etc.
  * Proven track record of problem resolutions.
  * Successful solution designs implemented.
  * Service level requirements met.
  * Response and resolution to escalated issues in a timely manner.
  * Problem ownership demonstrated.
  * Meets project deadlines and costs within own scope of responsibility.
  * Errors with workarounds or fixes provided in a timely manner.
  * Correct application of severity, impact and priority.
  * Skills matrix up to date with products / systems/ technologies and techniques.
  * Up to date personal learning plan available.

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