IT Service Desk Team Leader
Randstad · Fareham, South East
IT Service Desk Team Leader at Randstad, based in Fareham, South East. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Fareham, South East
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 19 Aug 2026
- Sector
- IT Support
Reference PR-1521298
About the role
Location: Fareham
Contract: Up to 6 months
Role: IT Support / Service Delivery
About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Team Leader to manage day-to-day operations for a household-name global retail brand. You will balance hands-on technical escalation with hands-off team management to deliver high-quality support and maintain key service levels.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Supervision: Lead, mentor, and schedule a team of Service Desk Analysts.
SLA Guardian: Ensure incidents and requests are resolved quickly within agreed timeframes.
Escalations: Handle complex technical issues and route them to higher-tier teams when needed.
Quality & Performance: Conduct ticket audits, monitor call quality, and track weekly/monthly KPIs.
Knowledge Management: Maintain the Knowledge Base to improve first-line resolution and self-service options.
Proven experience in a Team Lead, Senior Analyst, or Supervisory IT support role.
Strong technical skills in Windows/macOS, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and basic networking (VPNs, TCP/IP).
Solid understanding of ITIL principles (Incident, Request, and Problem Management).
Excellent communication and logical problem-solving skills under pressure.
Interested in leading a top-tier service desk team in Fareham? Apply now with your updated CV!
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: PR-1521298 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 19 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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