Nextech
2nd Line Service Desk / Field Engineer
Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £35,000-£40,000
Reports To: Service Desk Manager
The Opportunity
Our client is a growing IT services provider looking to add an experienced 2nd Line Service Desk / Field Engineer to their team. This is not you traditional servcie desk role, it combines remote support, on-site client visits, project work, and technical escalations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality IT support, resolving complex technical issues, and building strong relationships with clients. This role would suit someone who enjoys a mix of service desk and field-based work within a fast-paced MSP environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as an escalation point for 1st Line Support Engineers.
- Provide remote and on-site support to a range of clients.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure, and networking environments.
- Install, configure, and deploy IT hardware and software.
- Monitor systems, alerts, and patching to proactively identify issues.
- Support cloud and virtualisation platforms including Azure, AWS, Hyper-V, and VMware.
- Assist with infrastructure projects, deployments, and migrations.
- Work closely with third-party vendors to resolve technical issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation, ticket updates, and knowledge base articles.
- Support and mentor junior engineers where required.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in a 2nd Line Support, Field Engineer, or Service Desk position.
- MSP experience would be highly beneficial.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, and Entra ID.
- Experience supporting Azure and other cloud technologies.
- Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualisation platforms.
- Good networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and Wi-Fi.
- Experience supporting desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required.
What's On Offer?
- A varied role with a mix of remote support, on-site work, and project delivery.
- Exposure to a wide range of technologies and client environments.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
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