IT Service Desk Lead

North West
£40,000 PA + Benefits
Permanent

Job Role: IT Service Desk Lead
Location:
Cumbria
Hours:
Full time, 35 per week
Salary:  
£40,000 PA + Benefits

About the Role: Technology & Risk Recruitment (TRR) is supporting our client in their search for an experienced IT Service Desk Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a service desk team in a busy head office environment, delivering excellent IT support to internal users and the branch network.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Service Desk team, ensuring first-class customer service and achievement of SLA targets.
  • Plan and provide deskside support for Head Office and branch users.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for technical assistance via phone or email.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware and software issues efficiently.
  • Escalate unresolved issues to the next level of support and follow up to ensure resolution.
  • Maintain technical documentation and produce management information to track performance.
  • Contribute to the identification and mitigation of IT risks and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Experience:

  • Experience in IT support/customer service roles, ideally in an IT environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft software (Windows, Outlook, Office).
  • Experience with desktop/laptop hardware, printers, peripherals, and general networking concepts.
  • Basic understanding of IT security concepts (anti-virus, firewalls, patching) is desirable.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud technologies such as Azure and MS SQL is desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, and prioritisation skills.
  • Self-motivated, solution-focused, and attention to detail.
  • Full driving license and willingness to travel occasionally to branch locations.

What’s on Offer

  • 27 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, a Birthday Holiday, a Celebration Day, and a Moving House Day.
  • Competitive pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
  • A comprehensive benefits package.

If this role is of interest, please apply today.

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