Hakim Group

Helpdesk Advisor

Hakim Group  •  Darwen, GB (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

What’s in it for you?

At Hakim Group, we're on an exciting journey towards Vision 2030, with a goal of supporting 1,000 successful independent practices across the UK and Ireland.

As part of this journey, we're launching a dedicated Helpdesk function at our HQ to provide exceptional support to our practice teams. We're looking for a friendly, proactive and solutions-focused Helpdesk Advisor to join us and become a key part of this exciting new team.

In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for practices across our network, helping to resolve queries, provide guidance and ensure our partners receive the support they need to focus on delivering outstanding patient care and growing their businesses.

No two days will be the same, and you'll have the opportunity to build relationships across the business while making a genuine difference to the experience of our practices.

You will also receive:

  • Exciting calendar of events, fostering a vibrant work culture.
  • Employee health plan to prioritise your well-being
  • Rewards portal with exclusive benefits and offers.
  • Embrace a supportive and expanding team, immersing yourself in our award-winning Hakim Group culture.
  • Progression opportunities.

Join us at the Hakim Group and be a part of our continued growth and innovation. Contribute to shaping the way we work while enjoying a challenging and fulfilling career with us.

About the Role

As a Helpdesk Advisor, you'll provide first-line support to our practice teams via phone, email and our ticketing system. You'll be responsible for logging, prioritising and resolving queries wherever possible, while ensuring more complex issues are directed to the appropriate specialist teams.

You'll play a key role in delivering a positive support experience, maintaining clear communication and helping to continuously improve how we support our practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as the first point of contact for support queries from practice teams
  • Respond to enquiries via phone, email and ticketing systems in a friendly and professional manner
  • Log, categorise and prioritise requests accurately
  • Resolve operational and low-level technical queries at first contact where possible
  • Escalate more complex issues to the appropriate specialist teams
  • Provide regular updates and maintain clear communication throughout the resolution process
  • Maintain accurate records of all support interactions
  • Support the development and maintenance of helpdesk knowledge resources
  • Identify recurring issues and suggest opportunities for improvement
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across HQ to deliver an excellent support service

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

We're looking for someone who enjoys helping others, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.

You'll be a confident communicator with strong organisational skills, a positive attitude and a genuine desire to find solutions.

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Great attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
  • A proactive and customer-focused mindset
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a helpdesk, support or customer service role
  • Experience using ticketing systems or CRM platforms
  • Knowledge of business functions such as HR, IT or Finance
  • Experience within retail, healthcare or optical environments
  • Familiarity with common business software and systems

What's Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

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Hakim Group

About Hakim Group

Being an independent doesn’t mean that you have to go it alone.

The Hakim Group is the largest group of independent opticians in the UK and Ireland and is growing rapidly.

Over the past 15 years, the Group has developed a unique and innovative approach that has allowed independent practices to flourish, allowing them to maintain their unique individuality whilst enjoying the benefits of a back-office support system.

With an award-winning culture at the heart of its success, the Hakim Group was named as Sunday Times’ Best Company to Work For in 2018. In 2019, it was also named as the Scale Up Business of the Year at the national EY awards.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Darwen, GB
Year Founded
2001
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