Helpdesk Advisor (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

CBRE GWS; Beeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm is seeking a Helpdesk Coordinator on a 12-month fixed-term contract located in Beeston, England. This role involves managing the CAFM system, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring efficient workflow. Ideal candidates are organised, detail-oriented, and have a strong customer focus. The contract offers a competitive package with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Structured way of working and capable of prioritising workload.
• Clear and consistent work methodology.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage CAFM system and ensure proper job assignment.
• Answer calls and emails promptly to support business needs.
• Review subcontractor performance and provide feedback.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Skills

Organised

Logical

Attention to detail

Assertiveness

Persistence

Customer and team focus

Job description

Helpdesk Advisor – 12‑Month FTC

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title

Helpdesk Advisor

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

We are recruiting a Helpdesk Coordinator to join the team located in Beeston, Nottingham, on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. As a Helpdesk Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and business support in order to contribute to the continued growth and success of the Business.

Responsibilities

• Manage CAFM system as key user on site including PPM records, reactives and reporting.
• Answer calls/email for the business in a timely fashion.
• Ensure all Reactive requests raised on the helpdesk have the correct priority/engineer assigned.
• Ensure communication is maintained throughout reactive job life between Facilities Team and end user(s). Where possible apply RFT and close calls over phone without requirement for assignment.
• Liaise with Lead Engineer and Ops Manager daily/weekly to ensure quality of service is maintained.
• Where required, review Subcontractor performance and feedback through appropriate systems (e.g. Ariba) with assistance from Contract Support.
• Actively identify/implement innovation across the contract to enhance performance and continue to meet client expectations.

People & Development

• Promote and maintain CBRE culture.
• Collate and process timesheets and expenses weekly in absence of Contract Support.
• Communicate effectively and build/maintain relationships at all levels with internal and external customers.
• Attend and participate in any relevant training courses.

Contract

• Alongside Contract Support assist with the monthly customer report.
• Provide comprehensive reports relating to all jobs raised through the CAFM system.
• Analysis and comprehension of reports relating to CAFM system.
• Monthly update of Client specific Metrics/Forecasting Model in absence of the Contract Support.
• Logging hazards & customer feedback on the QHSE Management Portal.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as requested by the CM or Management Team.

Finance

1. Obtaining supplier quotes and uploading onto the internal system for client approval.
2. Arranging agency cover & submitting hours on portal.

• Updating the CBRE Performance Portal as and when required.

Person Specification

• Organised – Works in a structured way. Thinks ahead to prioritise workload.
• Logical – Works in a clear and consistent manner.
• Attention to detail – Thorough in carrying out a task, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assertiveness – Confident, effective in putting across point of view to others.
• Persistence – Follows through to resolution.
• Customer and team focus – Puts customer and team needs first; always considers impact of their actions.