Service Desk Administrator

United Infrastructure; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing infrastructure firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Service Desk Administrator to play a pivotal role in supporting operational delivery. The ideal candidate will coordinate service requests, manage communication channels and ensure effective work allocation to field engineering teams. Strong organisational skills, an emphasis on customer service, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and service management systems are essential. Candidates should have previous experience in a service desk or administrative role within infrastructure or utilities. Legal compliance knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a service desk or administrative role within infrastructure or utilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong emphasis on data accuracy and record integrity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate service requests and manage communication channels.
• Log, assess, prioritize, and manage tickets according to SLAs.
• Allocate work orders to engineering teams based on skills and availability.
• Maintain accurate job records and assist in operational reporting.
• Deliver timely communication to clients and support overall customer service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service focus

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM

ERP

Job management platforms

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure - Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

The Service Desk Administrator plays a pivotal role in supporting United Infrastructure’s operational delivery. The position is responsible for coordinating service requests, managing communication channels, and ensuring the effective allocation of work to field engineering teams. Acting as a central hub for operations, the role helps maintain service levels, supports incident response, and upholds high standards of customer service, compliance, and data integrity across all projects and programmes.

Serve as the primary point of contact for all service requests, incidents, and operational enquiries from internal teams, clients, and field engineers.

Log, assess, prioritise, and manage tickets in accordance with United Infrastructure processes and customer SLAs.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive job records, including site information, access requirements, safety documentation, and progress updates.

Actively monitor shared inboxes, telephone lines, and ticketing systems throughout the working day to ensure timely responses.

Work Coordination & Scheduling

Allocate work orders to appropriate engineering teams or subcontract partners, taking into account skills, compliance, location, availability, and urgency.

Liaise closely with resource managers and operational leads to ensure adequate coverage for both planned and reactive works.

Track live jobs and provide timely updates on progress, delays, and completion milestones.

Support the coordination of emergency call-outs and operational escalations when required.

Data Administration & Reporting

Maintain and update operational systems to ensure accuracy of asset records, job statuses, and service information.

Assist in the production of operational and performance reports, including SLA compliance, ticket volumes, and key performance indicators.

Identify and highlight recurring issues, trends, or service gaps to operational management.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies or data inconsistencies.

Communication & Stakeholder Support

Deliver clear, accurate, and timely communication to clients, project managers, supervisors, and engineering teams.

Escalate high-priority incidents, risks, or service issues in line with agreed escalation procedures.

Provide a high standard of customer service by resolving enquiries promptly, professionally, and effectively.

Compliance, Safety & Governance

Ensure all assigned works comply with United Infrastructure safety standards, permit-to-work processes, and client requirements.

Verify engineer compliance, including certifications, training records, and mandatory equipment.

Support the reporting and logging of near misses and incidents, liaising with SHEQ teams as required.

Uphold GDPR and data protection standards when handling operational and customer information.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a service desk, coordination, dispatch, or administrative role within infrastructure, construction, engineering, utilities, or telecommunications environments.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Excellent communication skills with a clear focus on customer service and stakeholder engagement.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with operational or service management systems such as CRM, ERP, or job management platforms.

High level of attention to detail, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy and record integrity.