£200 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Hertfordshire
Summary: The IT Service Desk Analyst role involves providing 1st and 2nd line technical support within a structured IT environment for a large organization in the UK. The position requires managing IT incidents and service requests while ensuring consistent service coverage. The analyst will also support site setups and contribute to IT project work, with occasional travel to other UK sites. A customer-focused approach and strong troubleshooting skills are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support to employees across the organization.
- Act as a key point of contact for IT incidents and service requests.
- Log and resolve issues via phone, email, portal, and in person.
- Manage incidents through to resolution and escalate where necessary.
- Keep users informed throughout the incident management process.
- Support site setups, relocations, and de-commissioning activities.
- Assist during major incidents and contribute to ongoing IT project work.
- Occasional travel to other UK sites for on-site support.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in an IT service support or Service Desk environment.
- Broad technical understanding of IT systems and services, including Windows OS, MS Office, and Microsoft 365 suite.
- Experience supporting desktop applications, networks, and mobile device management.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service quality.
- Ability to work methodically, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
- ITIL Foundation (v4) certification or similar is desirable but not essential.
Salary (Rate): £200 per day
City: Hertfordshire
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Your new company You will be joining a large, well-established organisation with a strong UK presence. The company places a high value on service quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering a structured IT environment that supports a wide range of end users across multiple locations.
Your new role As an IT Service Analyst, you will be part of a dedicated Service Desk team providing 1st and 2nd line technical support to employees across the organisation. You will act as a key point of contact for IT incidents and service requests, logging and resolving issues via phone, email, portal, and in person.
The role will involve working on a rota to ensure consistent Service Desk coverage, managing incidents through to resolution, escalating where necessary, and keeping users informed throughout the process. You will also support site setups, relocations, and de-commissioning activities, assist during major incidents, and contribute to ongoing IT project work as required. Occasional travel to other UK sites will be required to provide on-site support.
What you'll need to succeed Proven experience working within an IT service support or Service Desk environment A broad technical understanding of IT systems and services, including Windows OS, MS Office, and the Microsoft 365 suite Experience supporting desktop applications, networks, and mobile device management Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage issues in a fast-paced environment A customer-focused approach with a commitment to service quality and accurate documentation The ability to work methodically, manage priorities, and meet deadlines ITIL Foundation (v4) certification or similar is desirable, but not essential.
What you'll get in return In return, you'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive IT team within a stable organisation that values learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of technologies, participate in project work, and develop your technical and professional skills over time.
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