2nd Line Service Engineer - IT (24/7 Shift)

ECS Recruitment Group
Shirley, UK
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Compensation
£30,000.0 - £32,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Azure Desktop Computing Monitoring of Systems Hyper-V Issue Tracking Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Virtualization Technology Wide Area Networks Windows Desktop Wi-Fi Technology Cloud Platform System Computer Network Technologies
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SC Clearance Network Server Server Operating Systems & Platforms Servicenow Vmware

Job description

We’re looking for a 2nd Line Service Engineer to join a brand new, high performing 24/7 support team. Working with a diverse customer base, you’ll be responsible for resolving escalated technical issues, troubleshooting complex incidents, and delivering exceptional service against agreed SLAs.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Taking ownership of technical incidents through to resolution.
  • Providing remote support across desktops, servers, and cloud environments.
  • Troubleshooting Windows Server, desktop, virtualisation, and Azure-related issues.
  • Monitoring and responding to system alerts and performance incidents.
  • Maintaining accurate ticket updates, technical documentation, and knowledge base articles.
  • Collaborating with internal teams, customers, and third-party suppliers.
  • Participating in major incident management and structured shift handovers.
  • Delivering excellent customer service within a fast-paced 24/7 support environment.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a 2nd Line Service Desk, IT Support, or Service Engineer roles.
  • Experience working within an MSP (Managed Service Provider) environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting and incident resolution skills.
  • Experience supporting:
  • Windows Desktop & Server environments
  • VMware and/or Hyper-V
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Experience using ITSM/ticketing systems (ServiceNow preferred).
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Must be eligible for SC Security Clearance.

Desirable

  • Experience working within a 24/7 or shift-based support environment.
  • Exposure to monitoring tools such as LogicMonitor.
  • Knowledge of networking technologies including LAN, WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi.
  • ITIL Foundation certification.
  • Microsoft or other relevant technical certifications.

You’ll be a proactive, customer focused engineer with excellent problem solving skills and a passion for delivering outstanding support. Comfortable working under pressure, you’ll thrive in a collaborative environment, take ownership of technical issues, and be committed to providing a first-class customer experience.

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