2nd Line Service Desk Engineer

Robert Walters UK; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry is seeking a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer to join their team in Leicester. This exciting opportunity involves providing excellent technical support while working with the latest technologies. The company values its people and offers a substantial training and development plan, career growth opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

Regular social activities

Quarterly paid overnight stays in London

Full training and development plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a service desk engineer.
• Strong experience resolving second-line escalation requests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle technical queries and provide first point of contact for customers.
• Act as escalation point for 1st line engineers.
• Maintain customer satisfaction scores and support ticket lifecycle.

Skills

Customer Service

Technical Support

Hardware Troubleshooting

Software Troubleshooting

Communication

Prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Windows 10/11

MacOS

Active Directory

Job description

2nd Line Service Desk EngineerSalary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: LeicesterKeywords: Service Desk, Engineer, Technical Support, Customer Service, IT Support, MSP.Our client is on the lookout for a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer to join their dynamic team in Leicester. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that is shaking up the Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry by utilising emerging technologies and focusing on creating strong partnerships. They are committed to fostering a culture that values its people above all else, offering internal promotions, personal development plans, and various new opportunities as they grow.* Opportunity to work with latest technology and tools* Continuous career progression with regular reviews and weekly check-ins* Full training and development plan from day one

What you'll do:
As a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer, your role will be pivotal in providing excellent customer service and experience. You will be responsible for handling technical queries, acting as an escalation point for other engineers, and maintaining high customer satisfaction scores. Your ability to diagnose and resolve hardware or software issues will be crucial in this role. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on various client projects, contributing significantly to the company's growth.

• Act as the first point of contact for clients with technical queries over the phone, ticketing system and online chat.
• Serve as the escalation point for 1st line engineers.
• Liaise with clients throughout the lifecycle of the service ticket, ensuring issues are closed off and communicated effectively.
• Meet Service Desk SLA’s including fast phone pickups, first time resolution and customer satisfaction scores.
• Keep the Service Knowledge Management System up to date.
• Work on various client and proactive projects.

What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer position will bring a wealth of experience in IT support. With at least three years' experience in a similar role, you will have proven your ability to handle second-line escalation requests effectively. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to liaise with clients throughout the lifecycle of service tickets, ensuring issues are resolved satisfactorily. Your knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles will be essential in this role. Experience with Microsoft Azure, Windows 10/11, MacOS and Active Directory is highly desirable.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a service desk engineer, preferably in an MSP.
• Proven experience resolving 2nd line escalation requests.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware or software issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage many open cases at one time.
• Good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles.
• Knowledge of Windows 10/11, MacOS and Active Directory, with experience in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience supporting Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint & Teams.

What sets this company apart:
This company stands out due to its commitment to shaking up the MSP industry by utilising emerging technologies and focusing on its people. They offer a supportive work environment with continuous career progression, regular reviews, and weekly check-ins. They also provide a full training and development plan from day one. Additionally, they offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off, regular social activities, and quarterly paid for overnight stays in London.

What's next:
Ready to take the next step in your career as a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link!

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About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Focus: Infrastructure

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Focus: Infrastructure

Industry: IT

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Leicester

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: L8IOQE-8E760AEA

Date posted: 27 May 2025

Consultant: Ajay Hayre

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