Helpdesk Operator - Staffordshire, United Kingdom - Pinnacle Group

Description

Pinnacle Group provides people-first, integrated services across a range of community-facing assets and infrastructure – including multi-tenure housing, schools, open spaces, public buildings, utilities and broadband networks – as well as a range of complementary employment and wellbeing outcomes. Across the UK, Pinnacle supports over 300,000 homes, 200 schools and 80 public buildings creating value, providing stewardship and generating positive outcomes for our customers, our partners and our clients.

Our FM business delivers Facilities Management to homes, public and private sector bodies including Registered Providers, schools, universities and blue light statutory authorities. We pride ourselves on placing people at the center of what we do, while maintaining our values of high quality and excellent customer care.

The Role - Helpdesk Operator

Pinnacle Group are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Helpdesk Operator to be first point of contact at the University of Staffordshire (SUSV), ensuring the successful management of all jobs reported to the help desk.

Duties/Key Responsibilities

Day to day responsibility for the helpdesk and administrative functions

Answering of the helpdesk and dealing with general enquiries

Log calls/tasks on the helpdesk database utilising helpdesk software (CAFM).

Allocating work orders to internal/ external contractors

Tracking job progress against rectification times and implementing escalation procedures.

Report back to clients and contract staff on job progress and close out including requesting extensions where applicable

Taking ownership of the PPM/holiday schedule & Reactive Maintenance jobs thus ensuring that all tasks are completed in line with the allocated response times.

Dealing with general enquiries

Reporting and recording of sickness

Processing of overtime

Booking and monitoring of agency staff

Ordering of supplies

Skills

Help Desk Facilities Management experience within a challenging environment is essential.

Strong Computer Literacy

Excellent Written and oral communication skills

Strong Motivational Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Diplomacy and tact

Ability to liaise confidently and professionally at all levels

Excellent organisational skills

Working knowledge of public sector establishments

Ability to prioritise work load effectively and efficiently

Ability to work under own initiative

Good sense of humour

Flexible, Professional, and Proactive approach to working

Pinnacle Group strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, trade union activity, marital status, religious belief or sexual orientation.

We are Armed Forces friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.