Job Title: Service Desk Team Lead Salary: £ 38,000 - £42,500
Leicester (Hybrid)
This role will see you overseeing the day-to-day operations of a busy service desk, leading a team to deliver high-quality technical support while driving service improvements. It's a hybrid position based in Leicester, offering a collaborative environment and the chance to make a real impact on service delivery standards.
Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative organization leading the automotive retail industry.
Work within a dynamic and collaborative IT team.
Competitive salary and benefits
Career development opportunities within a growing business.
Hybrid working
Service Management: Ensure all incoming support requests (phone, email, chat, ticketing) are managed efficiently and within SLA targets.
Technical Leadership: Act as a go-to expert for Microsoft environments (Azure, Active Directory, Intune, Microsoft 365) and provide support on Cisco networking.
Team Leadership: Support and develop 1st and 2nd Line Support teams, offering mentoring, guidance, and training.
Performance Oversight: Monitor ticket progress and service quality to ensure consistent, high-level support.
Manage daily operations, allocate resources effectively, and plan rotas (including occasional weekend cover).
Service Improvement: Identify areas for process enhancements, contribute to knowledge sharing, and help roll out new tech solutions.
Documentation & Training: Contribute to internal documentation and team training initiatives; support wider IT projects as needed.
Strong experience in technical IT support, particularly in Microsoft-focused environments.
Solid knowledge of Cisco networking, including switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
Previous experience leading or mentoring IT support teams.
Proven ability to meet SLAs and maintain service desk performance.
ITIL knowledge is a plus, but not a requirement.
If you're a proactive leader who thrives in a service-driven environment and enjoys getting hands-on with technical challenges, this could be an excellent next step in your career.