Service Desk Analyst (2nd Line)

Company Overview:

Established in 2006, FluidOne is an award-winning provider of Connected Cloud Solutions with a £110m turnover and focus on customer service, consistently achieving one of the highest Net Promoter Scores (NPS) in the industry, securing 84 for April 2025. Underlying its services is FluidOne’s national fibre network, Platform One, which is the most connected network in the UK. FluidOne has a strong company culture enjoyed by 520 staff and was ranked in the top 50 Best Companies to work for in the UK awards 2023 and in the top 25 Technology companies to work for in the UK.

FluidOne supports the needs of 2400 customers, including 200 channel resellers, with services covering connectivity, SD-WAN, cyber security, IT managed services, mobile, IoT, UCaaS and CCaaS. Addressing the needs of SME, mid-market and Enterprise, FluidOne consults with its customers to design solutions that complement their in-house IT structures. FluidOne takes complex hybrid multi-site environments and makes them simple and secure, so end-users can access their business applications wherever they are.

FluidOne delivers tailored IT solutions across a broad customer base, structured to meet the specific needs of different market segments. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), FluidOne provides comprehensive IT support through its branch network, delivering localised, expert services that ensure security, efficiency, and scalability, providing individual solutions and fully comprehensive managed services. For enterprise clients, FluidOne offers advanced solutions that manage costs, risks and optimise organisational operational performance, providing everything from design and delivery to ongoing support. Specialising in Data & AI (D&AI), managed services, and cloud transformation, FluidOne’s toolkit includes consulting-led services that help enterprises harness the power of artificial intelligence while maintaining robust compliance and security. FluidOne’s dual-structured approach ensures all customers—from growing SMBs to large, complex enterprises—benefit from trusted, innovative, and future-ready IT services.

Led by CEO Russell Horton, co-founder Chris Rogers (who started the business in 2006), CFO Graham Dickie - the management team is backed by Livingbridge to support their ambitious long-term strategy.

Role Overview:

As a competent Service Desk Analyst you will be able to provide IT consultancy services to the full range of FluidOne Chorley clients.

You will effectively support clients as requested in a timely manner in line with the client’s support contracts.

Responsibilities:

You are required to provide reactive and pro-active technical support services and incident management for the following types of work:

• Monitoring and maintaining systems and networks
• Installation and configuration of systems
• Diagnosing faults on both hardware and software
• Solving technical and application issues by phone, email or in person
• Walking clients through troubleshooting steps
• Re-fitting and/or replacing of client hardware
• Supporting updates and/or roll-outs for client applications (training of users as needed)
• Working to SLA’s
• Prioritising and managing multiple open tickets
• Establishing good working relationships with clients

You will also:

• Take details of any problem or service requirement from clients even if they fall outside of your remit – then escalate these appropriately to the relevant team
• Take ownership of tickets as appropriate and continue to own the task until completed even if elements of the work are delegated to others
• At times, be required to work out of the Office, at Client sites or our Core site. This will require travel, possible overnight stays and has potential for working out of office hours.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients (up to senior management levels, using appropriate and professional language)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out tasks to completion within parameters and instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practice
• Proven experience in an IT Support Role and Team

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Benefits after probationary period:

• Subsidised health and dental care
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Sodexo discount platform
• FluidOne breakfast and refreshments on office days
• Pension contribution – 5% company contribution
• Generous holiday entitlement
• One day off for birthday
• Half price internet connectivity
• Ride2Work scheme
• Department incentives
• Volunteer day scheme

Send CV with covering letter to recruitment@fluidone.com with the job title as the subject field.

FluidOne is an equal opportunities provider and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.