2nd Line Engineer
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Job description
Step into a dynamic, client-facing position where no two days look the same. As a 2nd Line Engineer you'll be the go-to technical expert providing seamless onsite and remote support across a variety of customer environments. You'll cover absence and leave for other engineers, tackle scheduled maintenance, and deliver hands-on project work, all while keeping systems running smoothly and customers feeling supported. If you thrive on variety, autonomy, and solving real-world IT challenges, this role puts you right at the heart of the action., Provide roaming onsite and remote cover for Outsource Engineers
Carry out scheduled maintenance visits for non-Outsource customers
Deliver small onsite projects including PC installs, network hardware setups and office moves
Maintain accurate customer documentation
Manage your own schedule and keep the PSA calendar updated
Monitor, categorise and prioritise incoming tickets
Communicate with customers on progress, changes and planned outages
Resolve or escalate issues within agreed SLAs
Support a wide range of customer line-of-business applications
Provide IT support across Microsoft technologies and virtual environments (Microsoft, VMware, Citrix)
Deliver network-level support including WAN/LAN, routers, firewalls and security
Implement and support VPN and Remote Desktop Services
Support VoIP telephony solutions
Diagnose and repair hardware faults
Record time and expenses accurately in the PSA system
Requirements
Full UK driving licence (essential)
GCSE Level 4+ in Maths and English
Desirable: ITIL Foundation, MCP/MCSA or other vendor-led certification
Outstanding customer care, communication, and active listening
Confident working in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities
Solid understanding of MSP operations; outsource experience beneficial
Familiar with Microsoft technologies including Office 365, Azure, Windows 7-11, Server 2012-2025, AD, Exchange, Hyper-V, SQL Server
Experience with VoIP telephony (hosted and on-premise)
Good numerical, literacy, and general computer skills
A team player with a can-do attitude and strong business awareness
Self-starter with excellent time management
Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills