Helpdesk & Switchboard Operative
Job Title: Helpdesk & Switchboard Operative
Rate of Pay: £12.71 Per Hour
Position Type: Permanent
Type of Employment: Part time
Hours: Zero hours per week
Location: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, West Midlands, England, DY1 2HQ
We are looking for a Helpdesk & Switchboard Operator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our customers, colleagues, and stakeholders by providing a professional, responsive, and efficient helpdesk and switchboard service.
As the first point of contact, you will be responsible for handling telephone calls, emails, and service requests while ensuring information is accurately recorded and actioned. You will help maintain smooth day-to-day operations by coordinating requests, monitoring performance, and delivering outstanding customer service.
In this role, you will:
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Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and courteously.
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Manage a busy switchboard and direct calls accurately.
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Respond to helpdesk emails and customer enquiries.
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Log service requests and incidents onto the helpdesk system.
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Monitor outstanding tasks and ensure timely follow-up.
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Escalate urgent issues in accordance with agreed procedures.
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Support operational teams by providing accurate information.
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Maintain accurate records and databases.
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Monitor performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
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Communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and contractors.
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Help ensure compliance with Mitie policies, procedures, and standards.
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Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
What are we looking for?
We're interested in people who can demonstrate:
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Previous customer service experience.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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A professional and approachable manner.
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Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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Good attention to detail and accuracy.
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Confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
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The ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
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A calm and resilient approach when working under pressure.
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Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
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The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
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A collaborative attitude and willingness to support others.
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A commitment to delivering excellent service every day.
