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2nd Line Service Analyst

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

This role sits in Route Services, a business area that has been created to supply services to the routes in the safest, most cost-efficient and effective way, enabling them to benefit from economies of scale and optimised national resources.

Working in the Route Services IT Team, you will provide our customers with smart technology for the railway of today, designing fit-for-purpose and innovative solutions. Your vital work will help to manage the day-to-day running of our vast IT estate, from safety critical systems maintenance to hardware provision, supporting thousands of employees every day.

Main Responsibility

The role of 2nd Line Service Analyst is located at Manchester Square One which is a prime location for commuters and is no more than a five minute walk from Piccadilly Station. It hosts a subsidised restaurant and café and spacious, comfortable office space on each floor. Working at Square One entitles you to discounts in many of the shops and bars in Piccadilly Station. Square One forms a key part of our on-going strategy to consolidate our property portfolio across the business and provide everyone with a world class working environment.

To provide technical resolution and management of customer incidents and requests regarding infrastructure, IT devices and applications. Provide input into documented improvements in knowledge and support processes for all areas of the Service Operations.

 

Our team are:

  • punctual
  • can manage their time efficiently
  • can prioritise tasks and follow processes
  • open to new ideas and diverse ways of thinking

If this sounds like you apply today to join our team!

What will you be doing?

  • Provide first and second level support/ management for IT related queries, adhering to agreed business service levels.
  • Recognise and escalate incident trends to enable prompt action from Incident & Problem Management as appropriate.
  • Achieve high levels of accuracy in capturing incident details on Service Management tools in accordance with team processes and procedures.
  • Manage 2nd line support queue and ensure ticket allocation, vetting and resolution is carried out in accordance with documented guidelines.
  • Pro-actively document and fill gaps in processes, knowledge and tools, and Make recommendations for improvement. Implement where possible.
  • Provide technical guidance and input to all teams within Service Operations and act as project resource when requested
  • Assist with other areas of Service Operations support workload as instructed by Service Operations KPI’s.
  • Manage, maintain and improve Service Operations associated services.

The Ideal Candidate

Meet the essential criteria?

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge of Windows desktop and server operating systems, MS Exchange Online and Office productivity suite of applications / Office 365 applications..
  • Good working knowledge of mobile hand held technologies; specifially Apple iOS devices
  •  Understanding of printing devices and services such as HP, Canon, SafeCom Pull Print
  • Excellent technical skills gained with relevant experience in a service support function, including supporting bespoke software applications.
  • Self-starter requiring little supervision in order to achieve productivity and service targets. 
  • Highly effective communicator with outstanding customer service skills and the ability to influence outside own team.
  • Outstanding problem solving skills.  
  • Highly collaborative, pro-actively taking the initiative to support colleagues and fill knowledge and process gaps. 
  • Committed to personal development and self-improvement. 
  • Role model exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.

Desirable

  • ITIL Foundation
  • Microsoft/Oracle accredited in relevant disciplines
  • Good working knowledge of networking and protocols
  • Understanding of other Service Management disciplines (e.g. configuration, change, problem, operations, capacity, availability, performance etc.)
  • Understanding of Voice over IP telephony and contact centre systems.
  • Experience of developing tools and utilities using MS Powershell
  • Good network and infrastructure knowledge
  • Ability to adapt readily to changing work and responsibilities

Who we are looking for?

We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.

At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link

Package Description

Vacancy Type: Full-time but flexible working patterns will be considered.

Duration: Permanent

These positions are based in:  Manchester Square One

Closing date: 23 May 2023

Band & Salary: Band 5, £24,000

At Network rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rail subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more. 

Click ‘apply for this job’ to apply. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact Georgina.brookes@networkrail.co.uk

About the Company

We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions. 

 

Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.  

We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users. 

As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information 

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

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