Service Desk Engineer

Addison Lee; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour devenir un '1st Line Service Desk Engineer' à Londres chez une entreprise de transport réputée. Vous serez le premier point de contact pour les utilisateurs, offrant un support technique sur une variété d'appareils et d'infrastructures, tout en travaillant dans un environnement dynamique avec de nombreuses possibilités de développement professionnel.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus de 5%

33 jours de congés annuels

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Cabs and Courier services

Qualifications

• 1 an d'expérience en support technique de 1ère ou 2ème ligne souhaité.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression et à multitâcher.
• Compréhension de base de l'infrastructure IT et des technologies.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un support aux utilisateurs et gérer les incidents conformément aux SLA.
• Résoudre les incidents de premier niveau liés au réseau et aux appareils.
• Collaborer avec d'autres équipes et administrer les utilisateurs Active Directory.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Active Directory

Office 365

MS Operating Systems

Windows Server

Job description

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Since 1975, Addison Lee has been at the heart of London’s transport network, delivering safe, stylish, and reliable journeys. As the capital’s leading passenger car, courier, and black taxi service, we take pride in setting industry standards.

Our strength lies in our employees and drivers- genuine, ambitious, united, and proud. We believe every journey should be more than just a ride, combining cutting-edge technology with exceptional service to transform the experience for clients and drivers alike.

As part of ComfortDelGro Group, our reach extends beyond London, connecting a global private hire network of over 34,000 vehicles. Our network spans public transport (buses and rail), point-to-point services (taxis and private hire cars), and business-to-business mobility solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity for millions of people every day.

About the role

Our 1st Line Service Desk Engineers serve as the initial point of contact for Addison Lee. Supporting the business on a 24/7 shift pattern, they provide both 1st and 2nd line support to users. Tasks are performed in accordance with service level agreements to ensure that all support calls and help desk requests are handled appropriately and in line with defined policies and procedures.

Hours of Work

hours per week, following a shift rota that includes bank holidays, weekends, and nights. For further details, please consult the recruiter.

This role is based in our London office. Remote work is permitted for night and afternoon shifts but may change based on business needs.

Office attendance may be required on weekends for out-of-hours projects as necessary.

Location

This role is based at our head office in Paddington, situated by the picturesque and thriving Paddington Basin, and only just a 2 minute walk from the station.

Reporting Lines

This role reports to IT Ops Service Desk Manager

Salary:

Requirements

Main Accountabilities

• Communicate professionally with users and customers through appropriate channels, ensuring all written and verbal interactions meet our standards.
• Develop strong working relationships within the Service Desk team, IT Operations, and the broader organization.
• Handle all Incidents, Alerts, and Service requests efficiently and effectively.
• Provide assistance to other teams within the business as needed.
• Ensure support calls are logged, updated, and resolved in the helpdesk system, regardless of the method of logging (telephone, email, Teams, or Tech Bar walk-ups).
• Resolve first-line support incidents involving the network, VOIP phones, servers, workstations, printers, and mobile devices.
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate IT Support personnel.
• Administer Active Directory Users and Computers.
• Manage user onboarding and offboarding.
• Track and manage assets.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement internal systems.
• Become familiar with the network, applications, system interfaces, and operational interdependencies.
• Provide onsite support at West Drayton and Unit 1 William Road once a month.
• Be available to work weekends/nights at the Paddington office as needed.
• Design, implement, test, and document new processes.
• Offer technical support to colleagues and users, acting as an escalation point for Service Desk issues.
• Repair or coordinate the repair of equipment with external vendors.
• Conduct floor walks to ensure meeting rooms and AV equipment are operational.
• Adapt to changes in the working environment and assist other teams and departments as required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ITIL framework, prioritize work and major incidents effectively, and display troubleshooting skills.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and technologies
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ticketing systems and remote support tools
• Customer service-oriented mindset
• 1 year of experience in 1st or 2nd line support
• Proficient in MS operating systems and Windows Server
• Experience with Active Directory
• Experience with Office 365
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and confidentiality
  
  
  Desirable
  
• Experience in ICT Security (AV, Firewalls), DHCP & DNS, Storage Systems, LANs, WANs & Wireless, TCP/IP Networking Principles, IP Telephony, and Virtualization Technologies is desirable.
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+

As well as a salary of up to £27,000 + 5k shift allowance, you'll also receive: Up to 5% Bonus, Life Insurance (Death in Service), 2 days paid volunteering leave a year, Private Medical Insurance & Travel Insurance (after 1 year), Wellness Program, Cycle to Work Scheme, 33 days Annual Leave (incl. bank holidays), extensive retail discounts via Reward Gateway ( 5% off most major supermarkets), support with Professional Training and Qualifications via Apprenticeships, Season Ticket Loans, Discounted Cabs and Courier services (within London).