Service Desk Analyst

Our client is seeking a Service Desk Analyst to act as the first point of contact for all IT support across the organisation, based in Ipswich, offering a salary of £30,000. This role is focused on delivering a professional, customer-focused service, ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved efficiently while maintaining high service standards and contributing to continuous improvement.

Service Delivery & Support

• Act as the first point of contact for all IT incidents and service requests via phone, email, and ticketing system.

• Log, categorise, and prioritise tickets in line with agreed SLAs.

• Provide first-line resolution for common issues across hardware, software, and systems.

• Escalate more complex issues to 2nd/3rd line teams where required, ensuring clear handover.

• Work with third-party support providers where required, maintaining clear ownership of tickets and ensuring services are delivered in line with agreed expectations.

• Proactively manage and update tickets to resolution, keeping users informed throughout.

User Support

• Support users across core systems (Microsoft 365, Devices and Business Applications).

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes (account setup, access, equipment).

• Deliver end-user support including induction training for new starters, ensuring they are equipped to use core systems, devices, and collaboration tools effectively from day one.

• Provide ongoing guidance and informal training to users to improve system adoption and digital capability.

• Maintain a strong customer focus, ensuring a positive user experience.

Device & Systems Support

• Support laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals.

• Assist with device builds, configuration, and deployment.

• Troubleshoot connectivity issues (WiFi, VPN, network access).

• Perform routine checks and basic system maintenance tasks.

• Assist with cyber security monitoring and remediation tasks.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Follow ITIL-aligned processes for Incident, Request, and Problem Management.

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of knowledge base articles.

• Identify recurring issues and highlight trends to support root cause analysis.

• Support service improvements to enhance efficiency and user satisfaction.

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

• Around 1 year of experience in a Service Desk or IT support role (or strong demonstrable aptitude).

• Good understanding of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).

• Good understanding of Windows operating systems and desktop environments.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical.

• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively.

Desirable

• Exposure to Active Directory / Microsoft Entra.

• Experience with ticketing tools (Zendesk, ServiceNow, Jira, etc.).

• Understanding of ITIL principles and service management processes.

• Basic networking knowledge (DNS, DHCP, VPN).

• Experience supporting SaaS applications.

Behaviours & Attributes

• Customer-focused with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.

• Strong attention to detail and ownership of tasks.

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

• Calm and professional under pressure.