Ritz Recruitment Ltd
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced IT Endpoint Field Service Engineer to support a growing laboratory network across Hertfordshire and West Essex. This is a hands-on, field-based role with a strong focus on hardware support, troubleshooting, and site-based IT service delivery.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for providing onsite IT support across a hub laboratory in Watford and multiple spoke sites, ensuring endpoint systems and hardware are running efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing desktop and endpoint support across multiple sites
- Deploying, configuring, and maintaining IT hardware (PCs, laptops, printers, mobile devices)
- Diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues
- Supporting upgrades, repairs, and ongoing maintenance
- Carrying out regular site visits and responding to support requests
- Assisting with IT projects and transformation initiatives within new laboratory environments
- Acting as a point of escalation and working closely with wider IT teams
Location & Travel
- Primary base: Watford
- Initial training: Kings Cross
- Frequent travel to sites across Hertfordshire and Essex, including Harlow, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, and Watford
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential (mileage reimbursed for travel outside base location)
About You
We’re looking for someone confident, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a field-based environment.
Essential skills & experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar IT support / field engineer role
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Hardware provisioning, troubleshooting & repairs
- PCs, laptops, printers, and mobile devices
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, port patching, etc.)
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to manage workload independently across multiple sites
Desirable:
- Experience supporting IT projects or transformation work
- Previous experience in a multi-site environment
Working Hours & Benefits
- 40 hours per week (08:00–17:00, Monday to Friday)
- 1-hour lunch break
- Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for urgent issues
- 24 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service
- Mileage expenses paid for travel outside base location
This is a great opportunity for an experienced IT engineer looking for a varied, autonomous role with real responsibility and involvement in exciting infrastructure projects
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