Salary - £35,610
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Internal Slot
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
* A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
* Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
* Best Doctors
* Salary Finance
* Wealth at Work courses
* Deals and discounts
* EVolve Car Scheme
* Employee Assistance Plan
* Mental health first aiders
* ShareBuy
* MORE Choices flexible benefits
* Enhanced parental leave schemes
Job Purpose
We have a great opportunity for a Service Desk Analyst to join our team. As a Service Desk Analyst, you will provide a single point of contact and first line technical support for all IT enquiries from internal United Utilities customers, whilst following well defined ITIL processes.
In this role you will also be responsible for the accurate registration of new incidents and requests, as well as the assessment of business impact to ensure the correct priority level is assigned. Strong technical and customer service skills are essential to drive first contact resolution and customer satisfaction. The Service Desk Analyst is also responsible for the management of incidents and requests through to resolution, escalating where appropriate.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Responsible for the accurate registration of new incidents and requests
* Manage incidents and requests through to resolution to ensure agreed SLAs are met
* Achievement of teams SLA’s & KPI’s adhering to accepted Technology Services processes and principles
* Aim to fix user issues at the first point of contact to increase customer satisfaction and avoid the need to assign to 2nd & 3rd line support teams
* Act as a first point of escalation for Digital service issues
* Initiate a defined escalation process to drive incident/request resolution
* Centrally managed shift and break times need to be adhered to in order to achieve optimal resource levels and associated KPIs.
Technical Skills & Experience
* Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving issues with computers, operating systems (Windows 8.1 and 10 and 11) and software applications.
* Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving issues with mobile phones and tablets including mobile applications.
* Strong verbal, written, and face to face communication skills to explain technical information clearly and interact with users.
* Ability to provide excellent customer service, including being patient and empathetic.
* Analytical and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues creatively.
* This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship
Qualifications
* Proven experience working in a service desk or desktop team environment
* ITIL V3/V4 Qualification
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
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