IT Service Support Lead managing IT Service Desk operations at Premier Foods. Driving service quality and leading operational turnaround to enhance colleague experience.
Responsibilities
Lead day‑to‑day IT Service Desk operations, setting clear performance standards and driving significant improvements in service quality.
Take ownership of the ITSM toolset (including Freshservice), ensuring it is fully optimised, well‑maintained and continuously improved.
Act as Major Incident Manager for P1/P2 incidents, coordinating internal teams and third‑party suppliers to restore service quickly and effectively.
Reduce ticket backlog, embed new ways of working and enhance responsiveness across the team.
Drive self‑service and AI chatbot capability to automate and deflect high‑volume, low‑complexity requests.
Own IT Asset Management and ensure cleanliness of the CMDB.
Support Problem Management, Knowledge Management and service improvement activities.
Provide leadership, coaching and rota management for the Service Centre team.
Deputise for the IT Services Manager when required.
Requirements
Proven experience running or leading a service desk or similar operational environment
5+ years’ hands‑on IT support experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 11, O365, Citrix, and Active Directory
Solid understanding of ITSM practices (Incident, Request, Problem Management)
Process‑driven mindset with a passion for quality and improvement
Supportive, motivating leadership style and willingness to be hands‑on
ITIL4 Foundation / Specialist (desirable)
Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt (desirable)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Up to 7.5% pension
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Sharesave Scheme
Wide range of online and in-house training
Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers
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