2nd Line Service Desk / Field Engineer

Nextech
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Last week
£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Posted
12 Jun 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development Career progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative team environment

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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