Service Desk Specialist

Service Desk Specialist

Posted 1 day ago by Forwood Safety

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: The Service Desk Specialist at Forwood is a remote position focused on providing first-line and second-line support for enterprise applications to ensure customer satisfaction and effective issue resolution. The role requires strong communication skills, flexibility in working hours, and the ability to work collaboratively in a structured support environment. The ideal candidate will have a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to developing product knowledge. This position is essential for maintaining service quality in a 24×7 operational framework.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide first-line and second-line support for enterprise applications, ensuring timely and effective resolution of customer issues.
  • Monitor and manage incoming tickets through the Service Desk queue, prioritising work in accordance with SLAs and operational requirements.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve application, system, and access-related issues, escalating to internal teams where required using established escalation processes.
  • Accurately document incidents, requests, investigations, and resolutions to ensure clear handover and continuity across shifts in a 24×7 environment.
  • Follow established Service Desk processes, workflows, and procedures, including shift handovers, testing standards, and escalation guidelines.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
  • Actively build and maintain product and domain knowledge to improve troubleshooting accuracy and resolution quality.
  • Participate in ongoing training, process improvements, and team initiatives as required.

Key Skills:

  • 1-3 years experience in a Service Desk, Help Desk, or Application Support role, preferably within an enterprise or SaaS environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to read, write, and speak at least one additional language.
  • Experience working in a 24×7 support environment, including shifts that may involve weekends, public holidays, or after-hours work.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise Service Desk tasks effectively and maintain focus on core support responsibilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
  • Ability to follow structured processes and work collaboratively within a team-based support model.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning complex products and systems.
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote or distributed environment, with strong time management and accountability.
  • Experience supporting enterprise or safety-critical applications.
  • Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g. Intercom, Jira).
  • Understanding of ITIL principles or service management frameworks.
  • Experience working with global customers across multiple time zones.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

About The Role At Forwood, we don’t just build software, we help some of the world’s largest organisations prevent fatalities and serious incidents. Forwood is a 100% remote global company headquartered in Australia, operating a 24×7 Service Desk to support customers around the world. We are seeking a Service Desk Specialist based in the UK/Europe who is customer-focused, process-driven, and motivated to develop strong product knowledge. This role requires flexibility in working hours, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a structured, team-based support environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line and second-line support for enterprise applications, ensuring timely and effective resolution of customer issues.
  • Monitor and manage incoming tickets through the Service Desk queue, prioritising work in accordance with SLAs and operational requirements.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve application, system, and access-related issues, escalating to internal teams where required using established escalation processes.
  • Accurately document incidents, requests, investigations, and resolutions to ensure clear handover and continuity across shifts in a 24×7 environment.
  • Follow established Service Desk processes, workflows, and procedures, including shift handovers, testing standards, and escalation guidelines.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
  • Actively build and maintain product and domain knowledge to improve troubleshooting accuracy and resolution quality.
  • Participate in ongoing training, process improvements, and team initiatives as required.

Required Skills And Experience

  • 1-3 years experience in a Service Desk, Help Desk, or Application Support role, preferably within an enterprise or SaaS environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to read, write, and speak at least one additional language.
  • Experience working in a 24×7 support environment, including shifts that may involve weekends, public holidays, or after-hours work.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise Service Desk tasks effectively and maintain focus on core support responsibilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
  • Ability to follow structured processes and work collaboratively within a team-based support model.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning complex products and systems.
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote or distributed environment, with strong time management and accountability.
  • Experience supporting enterprise or safety-critical applications.
  • Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g. Intercom, Jira).
  • Understanding of ITIL principles or service management frameworks.
  • Experience working with global customers across multiple time zones.

This role is a 24×7 Service Desk role requiring flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and after-hours. Work schedules may vary based on operational needs. The role requires adherence to established Service Desk processes to ensure consistent service delivery across all shifts, in a 100% remote environment. Join a company where purpose drives performance. Apply now and make an impact with Forwood Safety.