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First Line Team Leader

Adept Resourcing Engineering Ltd
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 1LL, England

Salary

£30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a First-Line Support Team Leader who will oversee a team of support engineers in a fast-paced environment.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in telecom or broadband support and proven leadership skills, with a focus on managing teams.
  • The role requires strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships and support team members' professional growth.
  • The job offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000, depending on experience, and requires at least 3 years of experience in a technical support environment.
  • Additional benefits include hybrid working options, health benefits, and 33 days of annual leave.

Hours: Afternoon/Evenings

Summary:

Are you a natural leader with a passion for motivating and developing a team? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and enjoy being the go-to person for problem-solving and support escalation? We are looking for an enthusiastic First-Line Support Team Leader to lead and inspire our team of support engineers, ensuring they provide exceptional service while driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations of the first-line support team, ensuring SLAs are consistently met and tickets are managed effectively and efficiently.

  • Be the main point of escalation for complex support issues, ensuring customer concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate the first-line support engineers to foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance team culture.

  • Deliver engaging training sessions on new products, tools, and processes to keep the team up-to-date and performing at their best.

  • Participate in the management on-call rota, handling first-line HR-related matters.

  • Manage team rotas, including the coordination of sickness and holiday requests, ensuring optimal staffing levels.

  • Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency, quality of support, and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide hands-on support for customer issues when needed, stepping in to resolve escalated or complex cases.

  • Support the professional development of team members through regular coaching, feedback, and performance reviews, helping them to grow and reach their career goals.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience in telecom/broadband support is highly desirable.

  • Proven experience in a busy technical support environment, with a focus on leading or managing teams.

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage a team effectively.

  • A people person with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members.

  • Skilled in providing constructive feedback, conducting performance reviews, and supporting team members' professional growth.

  • Basic knowledge of switching infrastructure, LAN/WAN technologies, and operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux).

  • A proactive problem-solver who thrives under pressure and is comfortable being the main point of escalation for complex support issues.

What We Offer:

  • Hybrid working (2 days working from home each week)

  • Westfield Health Benefits

  • 33 days of annual leave

  • Paid day off for your birthday

  • Option to buy and sell holidays

  • Additional perks, including mortgage advice and childcare vouchers

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