Job Description
IT Service Desk Engineer
About Us
GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.
Role purpose
The IT Service Desk Engineer will be the main point of contact for all IT-related issues and requests. This role ensures that incidents and service requests are handled efficiently, either by resolving them directly or bringing them up appropriately. The goal is to deliver high-quality support and maintain customer satisfaction through a single point of service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Service Desk Operations
Act as the main point of contact for all IT-related inquiries, incidents, and service requests.
Log, prioritize, and assign incidents and requests using the ticketing system.
Provide Level 1 support for all IT issues, ensuring prompt resolution of common technical problems.
Monitor ticket queues to ensure timely resolution in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Communicate incident status updates to users in a clear and concise manner.
2. Escalation and Collaboration
Bring up complex issues to Level 2 or specialized support teams while ensuring effective communication.
Liaise with other IT teams to provide a seamless support experience for end-users.
Track critical issues to ensure a prompt and appropriate response.
3. User Support and Training
Assist end-users in using collaboration tools, applications, and IT systems effectively.
Provide basic training or information sessions on frequently used tools and processes.
Develop user-friendly guides and documentation for common support topics.
4. Continuous Improvement
Identify recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions to reduce incident volumes.
Contribute to the knowledge base by documenting troubleshooting steps for common issues.
Participate in regular team meetings to review incident trends and share best practices.
Values & Behaviours
1. Ingenious: Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
2. Ingenious: Driving Continuous Improvement
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
3. Ingenious: Innovative Thinking
Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
4. Ingenious: Effective Decision Making
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
5. Collaborative: Growth Mindset
Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems.
6. Principled: Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
7. Principled: Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
8. Driven: Early Technical Adopter
Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
9. Driven: Empowering
Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
10. Driven: Prioritisation
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Skills
1. Professional Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in IT service desk or Level 1 support roles.
2. Technical Expertise
Solid understanding of Windows environments.
Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., Xurrent, ServiceNow, Jira).
Basic understanding of networking concepts, hardware, and software troubleshooting.
Experience with collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
3. Soft Skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Certifications and Additional Skills
ITIL Certification (highly desirable).
5. Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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