1st Line Service desk Analyst
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The Portfolio Group Active Vacancy

1st Line Service desk Analyst

Employer: The Portfolio Group Location: Manchester Salary: £25,000 - £26,500/annum Annual Bonus
Posted on
02 November 2026 (Yesterday)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
03 December 2026
Job Reference
225790154

About this role

This 1st Line Service Desk Analyst role in Manchester sits with a market leading software company, supporting customers who are having technical difficulties with their HR software. You will answer all inbound support queries to the service desk within SLA and respond to inbound email queries within SLA. The position requires troubleshooting technical queries to identify the type of query raised, providing first time resolution to basic questions and training needs, and gathering information from clients to investigate complex technical issues before raising them with second line support. You must be tech savvy, customer focused and able to troubleshoot. Salary is £25,000 to £26,500 per annum plus annual bonus.

Job Description

Are you tech savvy and customer focused?

Do you have good customer service and problem-solving ability?

Want to work for a vibrant, market leading software company?

If you are looking for a new challenge with a good progression pathway, please apply today and we'll be in touch!

My Client are recruiting a service desk analyst to help their customers having technical difficulties with their HR software. You must be tech savvy and able to troubleshoot, whilst remaining customer focused. Their clients are at the heart of the business, they want to deliver the best service they can and give every customer the best experience!

Main Responsibilities

  • Answer all inbound support queries to the service desk within SLA.
  • Provide a response to all inbound email queries within SLA.
  • Troubleshoot technical queries to identify the type of query raised and provide first time resolution to basic questions and training needs.
  • Gather information from the client, investigating any complex technical issues and raise with second line support.
  • Take ownership of any technical queries and keep regular contact with client ensuring any fixes are communicated to the client.
  • Keep salesforce up to date ensuring all calls are logged as cases against the correct account
  • Provide one to one training as and when required based on client's needs.
  • Escalate any complaints which cannot be resolved at 1st touch to team leader/manager
  • Contribute to the business goal of migrating all HRonline users to the new platform
  • Ensure Service Level Agreement adherence at all time
  • Meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators

The above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and you may be expected to undertake additional tasks to support the Service Team and business needs.

What you will get in return

  • Profit share scheme
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Perkbox discounts
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme
  • 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Pension Plan and Life Insurance.
  • Company incentives, access to discount schemes.
  • Free On-site gym
  • Holidays increase after 2 and 5 years' service.
  • Social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this 'Fun Friday'!
  • Opportunity to expand your knowledge from an experienced, friendly team and progression
  • Modern working environment in Manchester City Centre

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.