IT Service Desk Associate Mansfield, hybrid – 1 day per week in the office for meetings etc £25,000 - £27,000 plus on-call allowance 37.5 hours - Monday – Friday, plus 1 in 3 “on-call” weekends Overview: The Service Desk Associate provides first-line technical support to external customers, helping resolve day-to-day IT issues and service requests. As the first point of contact, this role is key in delivering a positive support experience and ensuring problems are accurately logged, triaged, and resolved or escalated appropriately. The role includes working with end users and customer-based IT teams and assisting with various systems and technologies. Key Duties and Responsibilities: * Respond to incoming support requests from external customers via phone, email, and ticketing systems. * Log, categorise, and prioritise tickets based on impact and urgency, following agreed SLAs. * Provide first-line technical support for everyday IT issues, including password resets, software errors, printing problems, and basic hardware troubleshooting. * Assist in resolving issues with email, internet connectivity, remote access, and desktop configuration. * Work closely with senior engineers to escalate complex incidents, providing clear and accurate handover notes. * Communicate regularly with users and customer-based IT teams to provide updates, collect additional information, and confirm issue resolution. * Support user onboarding tasks such as account setup, permissions, and device preparation. * Maintain accurate ticket records and update internal documentation where needed. * Identify patterns in recurring issues and escalate to senior engineers or service leads for further investigation. * Contribute to a culture of excellent customer service and teamwork within the service desk. Person Spec: * Strong communication and interpersonal skills—clear, friendly, and professional with both technical and non-technical users. * Customer-focused with a positive, can-do attitude. * Eager to learn and take feedback to improve technical and service delivery skills. * Organised and dependable—able to manage tasks and follow through on commitments. * A collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes to shared goals Knowledge and Experience: * Previous experience in a customer service or IT support role is preferred (can include internships, helpdesk placements, or apprenticeships). * Familiarity with Windows OS, Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.), and general IT troubleshooting. * Understanding basic networking concepts (e.g., IP addresses, Wi-Fi issues, VPNs) is beneficial. * Experience working with ticketing or helpdesk systems is a plus. * Ability to follow processes, prioritise tasks, and maintain accurate records. * A genuine interest in IT and a desire to learn and grow within a technical support environment Reward & Benefits: * Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. * They will help you to grow to your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations. * A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and customers. * End of year bonus subject to business performance. Please note we are only able to respond to those who have been shortlisted. If you haven't had a response within 48 hrs please assume you have been unsuccessful