IT Support Engineer
Job Summary
The Desktop Support Engineer / Desktop Technician is responsible for providing high-quality onsite and remote technical support to end users within an enterprise IT environment.
The role provides day-to-day support for desktop computers laptops mobile devices operating systems business applications printers collaboration tools video conferencing systems network connectivity and remote-access technologies.
The engineer will receive and respond to support requests through telephone calls email service tickets and dispatched onsite requests. Responsibilities include diagnosing and resolving hardware software and application issues documenting troubleshooting activities escalating incidents where appropriate and ensuring that all requests are progressed and resolved within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
The successful candidate will act as an important interface between the customer Service Desk and specialist resolver teams. The role requires strong technical capability professional customer engagement clear communication personal accountability and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
Where required the engineer will also provide Tech Bar and concierge-style support ensuring users receive a professional friendly and efficient end-to-end support experience.
Duties shall include but are not limited to:
Provide daily onsite and remote desktop and end-user technical support.
Diagnose troubleshoot and resolve desktop laptop printer peripheral operating system software and application issues.
Respond to telephone calls emails service tickets and dispatched technical-support requests.
Record classify update and resolve incidents and service requests accurately within the approved IT Service Management/ticketing system.
Document troubleshooting activities actions taken resolutions workarounds and relevant technical evidence.
Track incidents and service requests through to resolution ensuring agreed SLA targets are achieved.
Communicate progress expected resolution times and service-impact information clearly to users.
Escalate unresolved or complex incidents to appropriate resolver groups while maintaining ownership and coordinating progress.
Act as a primary customer-facing interface for desktop and end-user support issues.
Liaise with Service Desk Network Infrastructure Data Centre Security Application and other resolver teams where required.
Install configure maintain repair and upgrade desktop equipment laptops peripherals and associated infrastructure.
Build configure and deploy PCs and laptops in accordance with approved organisational standards.
Install configure and troubleshoot approved operating systems and business applications.
Support Microsoft Windows desktop environments particularly Windows 11.
Provide macOS/OS X support where required.
Support Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 applications and related productivity tools.
Troubleshoot approved application and software-installation issues.
Provide support for mobile devices including iPhone iPad and Android devices.
Support Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM) environments.
Support desktop and network printers and associated end-user printing issues.
Provide support for collaboration and unified communications technologies.
Assist users with video conferencing and meeting-room technology.
Perform basic audio-visual troubleshooting and provide AV "hands and eyes" support to remote technical teams.
Provide network "hands and eyes" support under the direction of Network or Infrastructure teams.
Troubleshoot LAN Wi-Fi VPN and remote-access connectivity issues within the authorised scope of support.
Support remote-access technologies including Microsoft Remote Desktop Apple Remote Desktop VNC or equivalent approved tools.
Perform diagnostic testing to identify and isolate hardware operating system application and connectivity faults.
Undertake proactive checks and preventative support activities where required.
Troubleshoot and remediate approved malware virus and spyware incidents in accordance with organisational security procedures.
Carry out PC hardware diagnosis and repair.
Replace approved hardware components and peripherals where necessary.
Support equipment installation moves additions and changes.
Identify recurring technical issues and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-management activities.
Contribute technical information to knowledge articles troubleshooting guides and known-error documentation.
Ensure support activity complies with applicable IT security data-protection confidentiality and acceptable-use requirements.
Maintain appropriate asset and configuration records when equipment is deployed replaced repaired or relocated.
Work collaboratively with supervisors managers and other IT teams to maintain consistent IT operations.
Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction throughout the support lifecycle.
Where Tech Bar or walk-up support is provided the engineer will:
Deliver a professional and friendly meet-and-greet experience.
Understand and accurately identify the users technical issue or request.
Set clear expectations regarding troubleshooting resolution and escalation.
Manage the customers interaction throughout the complete Tech Bar experience.
Provide accurate information regarding supported IT products and services.
Resolve eligible issues immediately wherever practical.
Escalate complex issues to the appropriate resolver team while maintaining appropriate communication with the user.
Maintain a professional organised and customer-focused support environment.
The engineer should have practical experience supporting technologies including:
Windows 10 and Windows 11.
MacOS/OS X experience is desirable.
Desktop PCs and laptops.
PC hardware builds configuration and repair.
Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 applications.
Software installation and troubleshooting.
Desktop and network printers.
End-user peripherals.
iOS iPhone and iPad devices.
Android mobile devices.
Mobile Device Management (MDM).
Mobile Application Management (MAM).
Remote Desktop technologies.
Microsoft Remote Desktop.
Apple Remote Desktop.
VNC or comparable remote-support solutions.
Video conferencing and collaboration technologies.
AV equipment and meeting-room technology.
Basic networking and connectivity troubleshooting.
Wi-Fi LAN VPN and remote-access support.
Malware virus and spyware troubleshooting using authorised tools.
IT Service Management and ticketing systems.
Incident request escalation and SLA management.
Root Cause Analysis and technical troubleshooting.
The candidate should have a minimum of approximately 4 years of relevant hands-on technical support experience with 6 or more years of experience highly desirable.
Previous experience supporting an enterprise-sized customer within an IT service provider Managed Service Provider (MSP) outsourcing organisation or comparable enterprise IT environment is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting enterprise users in London or a similar corporate environment would be advantageous.
The candidate should demonstrate practical experience in:
Enterprise desktop and end-user support.
Hardware and software troubleshooting.
Windows desktop support.
PC builds and hardware repair.
Application installation and troubleshooting.
Mobile-device support.
Remote-user support.
Ticket and incident management.
Customer-facing IT support.
Working with multiple resolver groups.
Meeting defined service levels and operational targets.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Professional and courteous behaviour.
Strong analytical and diagnostic capability.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Personal accountability and ownership.
Attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise work effectively.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced enterprise support environment.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Tenacity in pursuing technical issues through to resolution.
Awareness of SLA obligations and service impact.
Ability to liaise effectively with customers colleagues and specialist resolver teams.
High standards of integrity confidentiality and professionalism.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Candidates should have at least 12 months remaining on their current UK work permission/visa at the expected employment start date.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
No future employer sponsorship.
Evidence of valid UK right-to-work status will be required as part of the recruitment and onboarding process.
Required Skills:
Physical onsite assistance to enable remote troubleshooting and remediation. Console connectivity to network devices (switch/router/firewall) as instructed by the Remote Support Team. Providing physical access support to the Remote Support Team (e.g. opening racks locating devices/ports power cycling per instruction). Visual verification and reporting (LED status link status alarms fan/power status cabling condition). Engineer must have basic understanding of network devices sufficient to: Identify network equipment types ports power supplies uplinks and patch panel layouts. Follow remote instructions accurately (step-by-step) without deviating from approved runbooks. Perform basic checks: link lights port mapping verification cable reseat label verification. Network Device Rack & Stack Rack mounting/unmounting of network devices per site rules and safety practices. Patch and dress cables to basic professional standard (as instructed). Coordinate with Remote Support Team for post-install verification. Basic Configuration Perform basic level initial actions (only as instructed by the Remote Support Team) such as: Connecting console and granting remote access session (screen share/terminal access where applicable). Executing clearly provided command steps (copy/paste) when approved. Applying basic baseline actions (e.g. set management IP/VLAN) only when explicitly instructed and approved.
Required Education:
Qualifications and ExperienceDegree or equivalent qualification in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related least three years of relevant application infrastructure network or field-support experience with Windows Linux servers networks and IT service-management supporting eGates kiosks or biometric equipment is Microsoft Linux Cisco CompTIA or relevant OEM certification is desirable.