Helpdesk Manager

St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Mission 4 Recruitment

Location: St. Albans, AL1

Salary: 38,000 – 40,000

Working Hours: Monday- Friday (8:30am-5:30pm)

Job Code: MJ2210

Helpdesk Manager

I am currently representing a well-established Building Services firm in St. Albans who are looking for an experienced Helpdesk Manager to lead their busy operations team.

My client has been a specialist in the sector for over 30 years and requires a proven manager who has a track record of leading helpdesk or dispatch teams within Facilities Management. This is a hands-on role where you will take full responsibility for the department, ensuring high service levels are maintained across their commercial contracts.

This is a great move for a dedicated manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the experience to lead a team, manage client relationships, and hit performance targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day helpdesk operations, including coordination for out-of-hours service delivery.
• Monitor and report on Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Conduct regular team appraisals and provide ongoing support to helpdesk operators.
• Generate periodic contractor and performance reports for the management team.
• Manage the end-to-end quotation process, including the generation of quotes and tracking of financial approvals.
• Oversee the administration of maintenance contracts and service agreements.
• Liaise with Contract Managers to optimise helpdesk efficiency and service flow.
• Attend monthly client meetings to review performance data and address operational needs.
• Act as a point of escalation to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are consistently met.
• Ensure all works and operations comply with statutory requirements, company policies, and Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) legislation.

Requirements, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a fast-paced helpdesk environment, ideally within the building services or facilities management sector.
• Experience supervising or managing a team, including conducting performance reviews and managing rotas.
• A strong understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and a track record of meeting or exceeding performance targets.
• Proficiency in generating detailed reports and analysing data to identify service improvements.
• A solid grasp of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) standards and statutory compliance.
• Ability to liaise confidently with internal Contract Managers and external clients during formal meetings.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Benefits:

• Free parking
• 28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank Holidays
• Company Events
• Pension

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