Help Desk Operator
Location: Rainham
Salary up to £27,077.51
Office Based / Full-time / Permanent
42.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
About the role:
The Help Desk Operator will provide essential helpdesk and administrative support across multiple contracts, acting as a key point of contact between clients, internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers. This role is central to ensuring smooth communication, accurate task management, and timely reporting in line with contractual obligations and service level agreements (SLAs). The successful candidate will help drive operational efficiency, support compliance, and contribute to the overall performance of the team through proactive coordination and attention to detail.
Role criteria:
Provide responsive helpdesk and administrative support across different contracts, ensuring tasks are logged and tracked accurately
Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain strong working relationships and resolve queries promptly
Monitor and manage SLAs to minimise penalty deductions and ensure contractual compliance
Raise and issue client invoices in line with contract terms and timelines
Compile and present periodic reports and KPI data to support performance tracking and decision-making
Support managers and team members with contract administration and general coordination
Administer third-party and supplier contract periods, ensuring timely alerts for reviews and renewals
Maintain accurate records using internal IT systems and ensure data integrity across platforms
Adapt to the needs of different contracts, prioritising tasks and managing workload effectively
Contribute to a positive team culture by being proactive, reliable, and solution-focused
Demonstrate an understanding of reactive maintenance and service level agreements
Provide excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
Work effectively as a team and independently
Demonstrate a professional telephone manner
Desirable:
Experience in a call centre environment/and or a background in repairs
A full UK driving license
Benefits we can offer you:
25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
Family friendly policies
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Olivia Elias (olivia.elias@mearsgroup.co.uk)If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.