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Location: Milton Keynes, UK
Company: Kuehne+Nagel
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma



Job Responsibilities
To ensure the IT Service desk runs smoothly and all incidents are logged and passed through the appropriate channels for investigation. I also deal with incident escalations and general staffing duties such as hiring and dealing with disciplinary actions.
Uppers
Having to opportunity to put someone's problems right and the natural satisfaction that brings.
Downers
Dealing with angry or frustrated people at the end of a long day. This environment can also be very repetitive so it can sometimes feel like you're "stuck in a rut" with the same problems day in day out.
Lifestyle
Occasional UK business travel. Working hours are strict 37.5 hours as overtime is not paid by this company at any level other than blue collar staff.
Compensation
Base salary is average for this role in this area. We are offered a two week bonus once a year but this is not a contractual obligation. Benefits include private health care, pension but ONLY 20 days holiday!
Advice to Jobseekers
Look for a company you already respect and want to work for - this will make what can be a sometimes dull job more exciting.

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