2nd Line Desktop Support Technician

Hastings Direct; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance and pension benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Hastings Direct is seeking a Desktop Support Technician for the IT Operations function in Leicester. You will handle 2nd Line incidents, provide hands-on desktop support, and work closely with 1st Line and other IT teams to ensure smooth services.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a requirement to work from the Leicester office at least four days per week. A proactive, collaborative, and customer-focused approach is essential to maintain high service levels.

Qualifications

• 2nd Line IT Support or Desktop Support experience in an IT Service/IT Operations environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for independent and collaborative work.
• Experience with Windows desktop environments, end-user devices and applications.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of 2nd Line incidents and requests; collaborate to resolve issues with minimal disruption.
• Log, manage, and update tickets in the ticket management system with clear communication.
• Act as escalation point for 1st Line colleagues to improve confidence and first-time fix rates.
• Provide hands-on support across desktop hardware, OS, applications, and devices.
• Work with wider IT teams to resolve issues end-to-end.
• Coordinate with external suppliers for repairs and equipment logistics.
• Create and maintain clear knowledge articles and documentation.
• Contribute to cross-team service improvement initiatives.
• Assist with device rollouts, system changes, and new service introductions.

Skills

2nd Line IT Support

Desktop Support

Windows desktop

Incident management

SLA knowledge

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Tools

Ticketing system

Job description

At Hastings Direct, delivering great colleague experiences depends on strong collaboration across teams. As a Desktop Support Technician, you’ll be a vital part of our IT Operations function, working closely with 1st Line, wider IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure technology enables colleagues to do their best work.

You’ll bring existing 2nd line experience gained in an IT service capacity, with the confidence to resolve more complex issues while actively collaborating, sharing knowledge, and supporting others. This role is ideal for someone who is positive, proactive, hands‑on, and genuinely enjoys working as part of a team, contributing wherever needed to keep services running smoothly.

This is a 6‑month fixed term contract and you must be able to work from our Leicester office at least four days each week.

About The Role

• Take ownership of 2nd Line incidents and service requests, working collaboratively with other teams to resolve issues efficiently and minimise disruption to colleagues.


• Accurately log, manage, and update tickets in the ticket management system, ensuring clear communication and shared visibility across teams.


• Act as a trusted escalation point for 1st Line colleagues, working in partnership to improve confidence, capability, and first‑time fix rates.


• Provide hands‑on support across desktop hardware, end‑user devices, operating systems, applications, and associated technologies, engaging the right teams where required.


• Work closely with wider IT teams (including infrastructure, security, applications, and asset management) to resolve issues end‑to‑end.


• Build effective working relationships with external suppliers, collaborating to resolve incidents, manage repairs, replacements, and equipment logistics.


• Create, maintain, and improve clear, shared documentation and knowledge articles that support consistent ways of working across teams.


• Actively contribute to cross‑team service improvement initiatives, helping to improve efficiency, reliability, and colleague experience.


• Support IT and business projects by working collaboratively with project teams on device rollouts, system changes, and new service introductions.


• Remain calm and professional during high‑priority incidents, working collectively with others to restore service quickly and effectively.


• Show flexibility and a willingness to step in and support colleagues and teams where needed to maintain business‑as‑usual activity.


• Work in line with Hastings Direct values, policies, and ways of working, always putting teamwork, ownership, and colleague experience first.

About You

• Proven experience working in a 2nd Line IT Support or Desktop Support role within an IT Service, IT Operations, or Service Desk environment.


• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with confidence working independently and collaboratively to resolve issues.


• Practical experience supporting Windows desktop environments, end‑user hardware, applications, and devices.


• Experience working within a Service Desk or IT Operations environment, managing incidents and requests against SLAs.


• Clear, confident communicator who works well with both technical and non‑technical colleagues.


• A positive, can‑do attitude, with a genuine willingness to get stuck in and support others.


• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where teamwork and shared ownership are essential.

What we will give you:

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus


• Financial wellbeing – as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award-winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support


• Mental wellbeing programme – we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs


• There's more! – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more .

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

Job Posting End Date

30/08/2026