Senior IT Service Desk Analyst

Drax Group; United Kingdom; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An energy company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior IT Service Desk Analyst to join their team in Glasgow. The role involves solving IT issues for colleagues across multiple countries, ensuring timely resolution within SLAs, and providing technical expertise. Candidates must have experience with Windows operating systems and Active Directory, among other IT skills. The position includes benefits like private healthcare, a bonus, and a group personal pension plan.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Private Healthcare

Group personal pension plan

Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

Professional body membership reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong communicator and keen problem-solver.
• Experience with technical issue resolution in IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IT issues are resolved within agreed SLAs.
• Provide technical expertise to other IT functions.
• Identify process improvements within the Service Desk.

Skills

Windows operating systems

Active Directory/Azure Active Directory/Group Policy

Microsoft Office/Microsoft Exchange/Office 365/Microsoft Cloud Services

Mobile Device Management

Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of desktop hardware and software

Job description

Senior IT Service Desk Analyst

Full time, Permanent

Location – Glasgow with regular travel across other sites

Closing date: 19 January

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

You’ll be an integral part of the global Service Desk team, solving IT related issues for colleagues across the UK, North America, Canada and Japan. You’ll get to put your passion for delivering great customer service and high-quality support to good use.

Day-to-day, you’ll ensure issues are resolved within agreed SLAs and help to deliver continual Service Improvements across the wider business. The role will also involve providing technical expertise to other IT functions.

• Liaising with and providing technical expertise to other IT functions across the Drax Group
• Being the subject matter expert within the Service Desk for a defined list of systems and technologies
• Working with project teams to prepare for and onboard new and updated services
• Identifying process improvements within the Service Desk areas of responsibility
• Identifying opportunities to expand the scope of support provided within the Service Desk, embracing and encouraging a ‘shift left’ approach in collaboration with other support teams and service providers

Note: this role covers regular travel across our Scottish hydro sites.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll be a strong communicator, keen problem-solver and love to contribute your ideas for improving processes.

You’ll also have experience with the below:

• Windows operating systems
• Active Directory/ Azure Active Directory / Group Policy
• Microsoft Office/ Microsoft Exchange/ Office 365/ Microsoft Cloud Services
• Mobile Device Management, including Windows and Apple devices
• Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of desktop hardware and software

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
• Private Healthcare
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
• Personal accident cover
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:

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