About the Role: We are looking for a IT Service Desk to join our Gore IT operations team in EMEA. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance to end-users, resolving IT-related issues, and ensuring the efficient operation of IT resources. This role involves responding to service requests, diagnosing and resolving problems, and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
This position will be located at either one of our facilities in Putzbrunn, Germany or Barcelona, Spain, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver active and engaged IT service desk support to our end-users
- Adhere to all procedures related to the function’s execution within the IT QMS
- Achieve outstanding customer support, triaging, diagnosing, isolating, and responding to issues via remote access, email, phone, chat and in person
- Participate in backup support for lower Tiers during periods of high volume, handling incoming end user contacts, mentoring, coaching, training, and aiding in incident resolution and/or request fulfillment according to established process and procedure
- Manage escalated incidents through resolution and/or de-escalation to appropriate groups, assisting on various more complex web, infrastructure, and applications incidents; handling escalated tickets relating to server/network related issues, monitoring service level agreements and communicating with other IT groups as appropriate to ensure timely service restoration
- Collaborate with software, application, and infrastructure support specialists to resolve more complex problems in a timely manner, assisting with assimilation of new technical areas during the transition to operational support, and cultivating relationship between IT Service Desk and other IT and/or business functions
- Aid in identifying incidents typically assigned to a higher-level IT Team, that could be a candidate(s) for “Shift-Left” to the IT Service Desk or other lower-level support team
- Support the maintenance and audit of the IT Service Desk related/utilized Knowledge Base articles by formally documenting and sharing issue-related and/or preventative knowledge, assisting in active KB article audit/review and development, and assisting in identifying IT Support Services process/procedure optimization opportunities
- Maintain compliance with training expectations as required for this position
Required Qualifications:
- ITIL V3/4 Foundation trained
- An understanding of related ITIL processes and their relationship to Incident Management
- Experience working with ServiceNow or similar ITSM Platform
- Prior experience working in IT, IT Related Customer Service, or other related field(s)
- Widespread knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System or higher with an understanding of PC desktop/workstations and related analytical skills
- General knowledge of Apple IOS mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads with an understanding of supporting these devices for end users
- Skill in logically and consistently problem solving, with emphasis on resolution of complex technical problems using basic root cause and other program analysis techniques.
- Aptitude and desire to serve as subject matter escalation point for handling select IT related incidents and/or service requests associated with application, operating system and/or other IT services related symptoms, upholding a positive image and relationships with internal and external customers while working as a member of a team
- Excellent organizational, written, verbal communication, personal time management, technology troubleshooting and problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Capability to read and express in English
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with teaching, training, or helping along IT projects
- Knowledge of Mac and Android environment
- Language skills in Italian and/or Spanish would be an advantage
Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s policy.
What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact
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