International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)
Service Desk Engineer
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Job Title: Service Desk Engineer
Are you an IT support professional with a passion for delivering exceptional service? The ITF is seeking a Service Desk Engineer to provide responsive technical support, maintain reliable digital systems, and enhance the user experience across a global organisation. Working as part of the Systems, Digital and Data team, you’ll play a key role in keeping our technology running smoothly.
About The Role
The Service Desk Engineer ensures the smooth and efficient delivery of IT services across the organisation. You’ll be the first point of contact for staff seeking technical assistance, providing high-quality first- and second-line support while maintaining the stability and reliability of our digital platforms.
- Handle service requests and incidents
- Manage tickets within agreed SLA's
- Ensure users receive timely, clear, and user-friendly resolutions
- Support onsite IT operations at our London office, including audiovisual systems and hybrid meetings
- Contribute to wider digital improvement initiatives
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, user-focused IT professional who enjoys solving problems, supporting others, and helping shape how technology empowers the organisation.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Technical Support: Provide first- and second-line technical support to users across the organisation. Deliver onsite assistance for audiovisual, and conferencing systems. Support hybrid meetings and events, troubleshooting AV and connectivity issues.
- Incident & Request Management: Manage incidents and service requests through the service desk system, ensuring timely resolution. Escalate complex issues to higher support tiers or specialist teams when necessary. Monitor service performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- User Life-cycle Support: Assist with staff onboarding, movers, and leaver processes (account setup, equipment, etc.), ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of IT access.
- Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain IT documentation, FAQs, and user guides to support self-service and consistent resolution. Maintain accurate records of systems, assets, and procedures.
- Security & Compliance: Uphold IT security standards, data protection, and GDPR protocols. Promote secure user practices and report potential risks or breaches.
- Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Work closely with the wider Systems, Digital and Data team on infrastructure and transformation projects. Identify and contribute to process improvements that enhance service quality and efficiency.
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About You
We’re looking for a motivated, technically capable, and service-oriented individual who takes pride in helping others and delivering excellence.
- Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience providing first- and second-line IT support, with strong troubleshooting skills and a good grasp of Microsoft platforms, collaboration tools, and networking fundamentals. Experience supporting audiovisual and meeting room systems.
- User-Focused Mindset: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with non-technical users, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently.
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation: A proactive approach to improving service quality — whether through documenting solutions, refining processes, or adopting new technologies. A commitment to learning and staying current with emerging digital trends.
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About Us
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is a global union federation of transport workers' trade unions. Our HQ is in London with international offices include Amman, Hong Kong, Nairobi, Montreal, New Delhi, Abidjan, Rio, Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney.
Purpose
The ITF constitution sets out the following aims:
- To promote respect for trade union and human rights worldwide
- To work for peace based on social justice and economic progress
- To help our affiliated unions defend the interests of their members
- To provide research and information services to our affiliates
- To provide general assistance to transport workers in difficulty
Values
At the ITF, our values are at the heart of all that we do. We demonstrate solidarity. We are democratic. We are dynamic. We are determined. We are dedicated to bringing together a diverse group of people to truly strengthen the ITF as the global voice for transport workers. Find out more about our values.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At the ITF, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our team and our affiliates. We see the diversity of our staff as a source of intelligence and our strength. This means that we work creatively to make the most of the unique experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, migration status, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union affiliation or activity.
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