Service Desk Team Leader

Company: YourRecruit
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Location: Faygate
Job Description:

Location

Horsham

Salary

£35,000 – £40,000 + progression opportunities

Service Desk Team Leader – The Role

  • Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex issues.
  • Oversee ticket flow, ensuring SLAs and quality standards are met.
  • Support, mentor, and develop service desk engineers.
  • Monitor workloads, identify bottlenecks, and resolve issues proactively.
  • Conduct reviews, manage performance, and support training plans.
  • Handle client escalations and maintain strong customer relationships.
  • Drive continuous improvements across service delivery and processes.
  • Remain hands‑on with technical tickets where required.

About you

  • Strong technical background within an MSP or similar environment.
  • Previous experience mentoring or managing engineers.
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly in high‑pressure situations.
  • Ability to balance hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities.
  • Highly organised with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on service improvement.
  • Eligible to work in the UK indefinitely without sponsorship.

Why Apply

  • Opportunity to shape and influence service desk operations.
  • Clear progression and development pathways.
  • Supportive environment with investment in training.
  • Varied role combining leadership and technical work.

YourRecruit (IT) Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation.

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Posted: May 1st, 2026