HELPDESK OFFICER
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The Helpdesk Officer will manage the facilities helpdesk and CMMS/CAFM system logging prioritising and tracking all maintenance requests from receipt through to resolution. The role is the operational nerve centre of the FM team ensuring requests are correctly categorised routed to the right service team and tracked against agreed response and resolution timelines. The role requires strong organisational skills clear communication and a calm methodical approach particularly when handling urgent requests.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Receive log and categorise all maintenance requests (phone email app walk-in) into the CMMS/CAFM system accurately and promptly.
Prioritise and route work orders to the correct service team (HVAC generator electrical plumbing cleaning landscaping etc.) based on defined priority levels (P1P4).
Track work orders through to completion following up with service teams to ensure response and resolution targets are met.
Acknowledge all incoming requests within target timeframes and keep requesters informed of progress and expected resolution times.
Escalate overdue urgent (P1/P2) or unresolved work orders to the Facility Manager or relevant service lead promptly.
Maintain accurate up-to-date records in the CMMS including asset data work order history and closure notes.
Generate routine helpdesk performance reports (ticket volumes response times resolution rates) for the FM team.
Support onboarding of new users to the CMMS/CAFM mobile app and provide basic first-line troubleshooting.
Maintain a professional courteous and calm manner when handling all requests including from stressed or frustrated requesters.
Support the Facility Manager with general administrative tasks related to helpdesk and CMMS operations.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
OND/HND or equivalent qualification in Business Administration Facilities Management IT or a related discipline.
Prior experience in a helpdesk customer service call centre or administrative support role is an advantage; motivated candidates without direct FM experience will also be considered.
Comfortable learning and working with a CMMS/CAFM system for logging tracking and reporting on work orders (full training provided).
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple requests accurately under time pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Word) or equivalent tools.
Calm patient and professional manner particularly when handling urgent or escalated requests.
Reliable and punctual with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Full training on the facilitys CMMS/CAFM helpdesk system.
Standard business-hours role within a structured well-resourced FM administration team.
Career development within a growing Integrated Facilities Management company.
Required Skills:
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS OND/HND or equivalent qualification in Business Administration Facilities Management IT or a related discipline. Prior experience in a helpdesk customer service call centre or administrative support role is an advantage; motivated candidates without direct FM experience will also be considered. Comfortable learning and working with a CMMS/CAFM system for logging tracking and reporting on work orders (full training provided). Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple requests accurately under time pressure. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Word) or equivalent tools. Calm patient and professional manner particularly when handling urgent or escalated requests. Reliable and punctual with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
Required Education:
OND HND