Field IT Support Engineer
We are looking for an experienced Field IT Support Engineer to provide technical support across a geographically dispersed group of sites.
You will be responsible for maintaining and supporting desktop systems, networks and workplace technology, diagnosing hardware and software issues, and providing high-quality technical support to users both remotely and on-site.
This is a customer-facing role requiring someone who is technically capable, proactive and comfortable working independently across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide on-site and remote technical support across multiple locations.
- Install, configure and maintain desktops, laptops and other workplace technology.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, application and network issues.
- Support Windows 10 and Windows 11 environments.
- Provide Microsoft 365 / Office 365 support and administration.
- Install and support business applications and software.
- Support printers, mobile devices, meeting-room technology and other workplace equipment.
- Troubleshoot LAN/WAN and general connectivity issues.
- Proactively monitor systems and networks and identify potential issues.
- Build and maintain technical documentation.
- Assist with equipment replacements, deployments and site roll-outs.
- Support new site implementations and site decommissioning where required.
- Manage incidents and service requests through to resolution within agreed SLAs.
- Escalate issues to third parties where appropriate and monitor them through to completion.
- Work closely with wider infrastructure, support and technical teams.
- Provide excellent customer service and build strong relationships with internal users.
- Travel to different sites at short notice where required.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong experience supporting desktops and laptops in a technical support environment.
- Good knowledge of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Strong Microsoft 365 / Office 365 support experience.
- Experience with application support and software installation.
- Good understanding of LAN/WAN networking and connectivity troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of servers, networks and cloud-hosted solutions.
- Experience supporting iOS and Android mobile devices.
- Experience with MDT or similar desktop/laptop deployment and imaging technologies.
- Knowledge of firewalls, proxies and antivirus solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and use initiative.
- A proactive, positive and solution-focused approach.
- Full UK/EU driving licence.
Desirable Experience
Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:
- ITIL V4 Foundation.
- Sophos.
- Mimecast.
- PDQ.
- Logitech meeting-room technology.
- PowerShell.
- ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus.
- Enterprise application support.
Role Requirements
This is a predominantly field-based position, so extensive travel between sites is required.
The successful candidate must:
- Be comfortable travelling to different locations at short notice.
- Hold a full UK/EU driving licence.
- Be flexible regarding working locations and schedules.
- Be comfortable with occasional early or late travel.
- Be willing to stay away from home overnight when required.