Desktop Support Engineer
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This is a fully onsite role, supporting a school in North London. You’ll work directly with staff and students, acting as a trusted IT presence and taking ownership of day-to-day support.
You’ll need to be confident working across different environments, able to adapt quickly, and comfortable being the go-to person on site.
This role suits someone who enjoys being visible, proactive, and relied upon, rather than purely remote or ticket-based support.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide hands-on desktop support (1st line) within school environments
- Deliver face-to-face support to staff and students
- Work across multiple school sites, adapting to different setups and users
- Act as a trusted on-site IT contact
- Troubleshoot and resolve incidents quickly and effectively
- Work with the helpdesk team to manage and close tickets
- Escalate issues and liaise with third-party suppliers where required
- Carry out basic audits and recommend improvements to IT systems
- Support wider IT projects and team initiatives
Technologies You’ll Work With
- Windows 11
- Microsoft 365
- Windows Server
- Hyper-V / virtualisation
- Chromebooks and Apple devices
- Networking (Wi-Fi, switches, VLANs, basic firewall work)
Requirements
- Experience providing IT support within an education setting (school or college)
- Minimum 2* years’ experience in a desktop / IT support role*
- Strong experience with:
- Windows desktop environments
- Microsoft 365
- Basic server environments
- Comfortable working face-to-face with users in busy environments
- Able to work independently and take ownership of issues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable Skills
- Active Directory & Group Policy
- Microsoft 365 / Azure administration
- Mobile Device Management (MDM)
- PowerShell (basic scripting)
- Backup solutions
- Virtualisation (Hyper-V / VMware)
- Networking (VPNs, VLANs, switches, firewalls)
- Experience with MSP tools (e.g. Kaseya, Datto)
- Good documentation and organisation skills
Benefits & conditions
- 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
(to be taken outside term time unless exceptional circumstances)
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Company events
- On-site parking
About the company
We are a growing MSP and consultancy, supporting education and SME clients across the UK and Europe.
Our focus is delivering reliable, high-quality IT support, with engineers who take ownership and build strong relationships with clients.
We’re on a growth journey and looking for people who want to develop with the business and make a real impact.
What You’ll Get
- Ongoing training and development
- Exposure to a wide range of technologies and environments
- Opportunity to grow with a scaling MSP
- Clear progression as responsibility and impact increase
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