24*7 Service Desk Analyst

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Company DescriptionNEC Software Solutions is headquartered in the UK and operates around the world.We employ more than 3,000 people in six countries, building software and services to get our customers better outcomes.We traded as Northgate Public Services until 1 July 2021 when we rebranded to align with our owners, NEC. Most of our subsidiary companies did too (APD Communications, i2N, EMIS Care and Charter Systems) but our service design agency still trades as Snook.We’ve been part of global tech company NEC Corporation since January 2018.Find out more about our business on the Corporate Responsibility and Performance pages.Job Description

• To recognise the importance of good timekeeping, which ensures punctual login to the phone system and aids call management in line with service SLAs
• To manage the customer mailboxes and ensure timely logging of emails in ITSM Tool.
• To accurately log all relevant incident/service request and request for change details in accordance with service specific documented procedures.
• To allocate categorisation and prioritisation levels in accordance with customer contractual requirements
• To provide first line investigation and diagnosis where applicable ensuring that IT issues & faults reported to the appropriate teams and are resolved in the shortest possible time, meeting the organisations service level targets, and minimizing the disruption to critical system.
• Resolve basic hardware / software problems.
• To collect and record accurate information (use Quick Solutions where in place) to aid the second line team to progress any calls transferred to their Group
• To resolve those incidents/service requests classified as First-Line-Fix, i.e. password resets and account reactivations/deactivations etc
• To keep users informed of progress (especially post SLA breach)
• To accurately close (using closure codes), all resolved incidents, requests and other calls in a timely manner, especially at month end
• To reflect on customer feedback through customer call closure surveys
• To contribute to team meetings
• To undertake all required training for the role
• To provide IT support & preventative maintenance for all contracts.
• To ensure comprehensive documentation of procedures are maintained, and to ensure that system documentation and support process is regularly reviewed.
• The role is 24*7 Shift working. 14 Shifts every 28 Days. The exact rotation will be discussed during the interview stages - due to the out of hours nature of this role you are paid an extra shift allowance for this. Also, currently night shifts are being worked on a remote basis, rather than in office.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and influencing skills across various mediums.
• Knowledge of using Microsoft office suite (i.e. Outlook / Excel )
• Flexibility in approach
• Self Motivated
• Ability to make decisions and take ownership
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Experiencing working in a first line role and a understanding of ITIL is desirable but not required
• Previous experience working in a 1st line role or similar.

Additional InformationWe are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/ sell
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
• A fantastic selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• We are an employer who cares, we have a invaluable employee assistance programme which can help in every area of your life
• All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like.

Other InformationCandidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks to include a DBS check as standard.NEC is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.