IT Helpdesk Technician

Future plc
Newark-on-Trent, UK
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
£36,500.0 - £38,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory VoIP Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Windows Servers Windows PowerShell Time Tracking Software Virtual Local Area Networks Internet Protocol Telephony Office365 Firewalls (Computer Science) Microsoft InTune

Job description

Your responsibilities as a IT Helpdesk Technician - Level 3 will include:

  • Acting as the primary third-line escalation point for complex, sensitive, and high-priority incidents across IT and VoIP systems, taking full ownership through to resolution.
  • Diagnosing and resolving advanced technical issues across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, networking, security, and endpoint management environments.
  • Leading problem management for major and recurring incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and deploying permanent fixes via formal change control.
  • Managing escalations with third-party vendors, carriers, and platform providers while ensuring all parties adhere to agreed service level agreements.
  • Maintaining comprehensive and accurate ticket records within the PSA, ensuring complete time tracking, accurate client billing, and regular customer communication.
  • Serving as the senior technical mentor for first- and second-line team members, providing guidance and coaching on complex tickets to build internal capability.
  • Authoring and updating technical knowledge base articles, standard operating procedures, and customer infrastructure documentation.
  • Executing remote configuration changes and minor project implementations, such as Microsoft 365 and Intune rollouts, firewall modifications, and server updates., * Substantial third-line IT support experience acting as the final technical escalation point, specifically within an MSP environment supporting multiple client estates.

Requirements

  • In-depth technical knowledge of Windows Server (2019/2022/2025), Active Directory, Entra ID, and hybrid identity synchronisation.
  • Strong hands-on administration and deployment skills across the Microsoft 365 suite, Intune, Defender for Business, and Conditional Access.
  • Proven expertise in design-level configuration and troubleshooting for firewalls, routers, managed switches, VLANs, and site-to-site VPNs.
  • Practical experience utilising modern PSA and RMM platforms such as Autotask, ConnectWise, Datto RMM, or NinjaOne, alongside robust backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Excellent diagnostic and analytical capabilities with a calm, logical approach to resolving high-pressure technical incidents.
  • Desirable exposure to VoIP telephony platforms such as 3CX, PowerShell scripting for automation, or relevant certifications such as Microsoft MD-102, MS-102, or AZ-104.

Benefits & conditions

The benefits included with this role are:

  • Provision of a company mobile phone and laptop.
  • Enrolment into the company workplace pension scheme.
  • Full access to the Perkbox employee benefits and wellbeing platform.
  • The option to join the company private medical insurance scheme.
  • Ongoing professional development, including vendor training and support towards industry certifications.
  • Provision of a company vehicle or travel allowance for customer visits, alongside company uniform.

About the company

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