Service Desk Manager

ABM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP

Mental Health support

Get Fit Programme

Financial and legal support

Cycle to work

Perks at Work

Job summary

ABM in London is seeking a Service Desk Manager to lead the Technical Services Service Desk, ensuring timely incident handling and professional customer communications, aligned with contract SLAs.

You will develop and coach a team of service desk leaders, implement standardised processes, and drive continuous improvement across CAFM workflows and technology deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading service desk, helpdesk or customer service operations.
• Strong knowledge of KPI and SLA performance measurement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the Technical Services Service Desk.
• Maintain incident, request and work order management across multiple contracts.
• Coordinate reactive and planned works with engineers and customers.
• Monitor and report on service performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Coach Service Desk Leaders and Coordinators to deliver a high-performing culture.
• Manage recruitment, resource planning and succession planning.
• Support contract teams with purchase orders, quotations and reporting.
• Ensure governance, compliance with health, safety and ISO standards.

Skills

Service Desk Leadership

KPI & SLA reporting

Stakeholder management

Team development

Process improvement

Tools

Maximo

CAFM Explorer

Job description

JOB TITLE: Service Desk Manager

LOCATIONS: London SE10

SHIFT PATTERN: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

SALARY: Competitive

ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

The Service Desk Manageris responsible forleading and developing the Technical Services Service Desk, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality customer service, operational coordination and contract support across multiple clients and business units.

The role is accountable for creating a professional, customer-focused service operation that acts as thecentral pointof coordination for reactive maintenance, planned maintenance, customer communications, engineer schedulingand service performance.

Working closely with Operational Managers, Account Managers and customers, the Service Desk Manager will drive service excellence, improve operationalefficiencyand support the continued growth of Technical Services through standardised processes,technologyand people development.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Technical Services Service Desk.

• Ensure all customer contacts are managed professionally and within agreed service levels.

• Maintain ownership of incident,requestand work order management processes.

• Ensure reactive and planned works are coordinated efficiently.

• Monitor service performance against contractual KPIs and SLAs.

• Manage operational escalations and major incidents.

• Ensure effective communication with customers throughout the lifecycle of work orders.

Operational Leadership

• Lead,coachand develop Service Desk Team Leaders and Coordinators.

• Build a high-performing, customer-focused culture.

• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews.

• Identifytraining and development needs.

• Manage recruitment, successionplanningand resource planning.

Customer Experience

• Act as the operational escalation point for customers.

• Build positive working relationships with key stakeholders.

• Monitor customer satisfaction.

• Investigate complaints and implement corrective actions.

• Promote a "customer first" culture across the service desk.

Performance Management

Own the Service Desk KPI dashboard including:

• Call answer performance

• Response times

• SLA compliance

• Work order completion

• Customer satisfaction

• Engineer utilisation

• Backlog management

• Aged jobs

• Escalation trends

Process Improvement

• Develop andmaintainstandard operating procedures.

• Standardise service desk processes across all Technical Services contracts.

• Identifyopportunities for automation.

• Improve CAFM workflows.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support implementation ofnew technologyand systems.

Resource Planning

• Forecast workload and staffing requirements.

• Ensureappropriate shiftand rota planning.

• Support business mobilisation for new contracts.

• Develop cross-training plans to improve operational resilience.

Contract Support

Work closely with Contract Support teams to ensure:

• Purchase Orders

• Quotations

• WIP management

• Customer reporting

• Compliance documentation

• Financial administration

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• Company policies

• Client contractual requirements

• Health & Safety procedures

• Information security requirements

• Quality Management Systems

Key Relationships

Internal

• Vice President ofTechnical Services

• Divisional Directors

• Contract/Account Managers

• Engineering Managers

• Finance

• Commercial Team

• Compliance Team

External

• Customers

• Suppliers

• Subcontractors

• Client Representatives

• Experience managing a busy Service Desk, Helpdesk or Customer Service operation.

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.

• Strong knowledge of CAFM systems.

• Experience managing KPI and SLA performance.

• Experience within Facilities Management, Building Services or Engineering.

• Experience delivering operational change.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and reporting capability.

Desirable

• ITIL Foundation or equivalent Service Management qualification.

• Experience of Maximo, Concept, CAFM Explorer or similar CAFM platforms.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Prince2 or Lean qualification.

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

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About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

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ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.