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# Second Line Desktop IT Support Technician

- **Company:** Havant & South Downs College
- **Location:** Havant, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Macintosh Computers, Network Service, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Tablet Computers, Information Technology, User Administration
- **Published:** October 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c1b283b8458b7f11

## About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and customer-focused Second Line Desktop IT Support Technician to join our IT Services team at HSDC.

You will provide technical support to staff and students, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, maintain College IT systems and assist with infrastructure projects, including server administration and network services. You will also act as a point of support and guidance for junior technicians, helping to deliver a reliable and efficient IT service across our campuses.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years' experience in an IT role, strong technical knowledge and excellent communication and customer service skills. If you enjoy problem-solving and working in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!, * Level 2 qualification in an IT related discipline (or equivalent experience)

 * Achieved or willing to work towards a relevant IT related professional qualification
 * Technical understanding of IT Administration/Support requirements
 * At least 2 years' experience working in IT related role
 * Experience of having worked in a customer facing environment
 * Prioritising, managing and scheduling multiple (sometimes conflicting) work flows and customer requests

Would you like to work for us? We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, seeking only the best people to help our students and colleagues realise their dreams and potential.

## Description

* Provide exceptional desktop IT support combined with excellent customer service to staff and students
 * To act as a mentor (and a point of escalation and support) for lower grade IT Technicians
 * To be responsible for the maintenance and administration of all College owned IT systems, and provide operational support to the IT Services Team Leader and Senior Infrastructure IT Technicians
 * Installation, deployment and maintenance of all software and hardware products throughout the end-user College IT estate (including, but not limited to, laptops, desktops, Apple Mac devices, tablets and smartphones)
 * Proactively identify and resolve IT issues, faults and problems throughout the IT estate
 * Provide basic server maintenance and support, (including user account management and software patching)
 * Support Senior IT Technicians in liaising with external commercial entities to resolve IT issues, faults and problems (including warranty returns)