3rd Line Support Engineer

Nrl; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Flexible working hours

EV leasing

Career development

Job summary

NRL Group in Wigan is seeking an experienced IT professional to maintain and develop core infrastructure, supporting over 200 users. The role is hands-on, based in Wigan with hybrid working (one on-site day per week after embedding period).

You will help shape the future of IT systems and services across the group. The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and PowerShell, with strong networking knowledge and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience supporting Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows Client/Server environments.
• Strong knowledge of Intune, Microsoft Defender, and Active Directory / Azure AD (Entra ID).
• Skilled communicator with excellent problem-solving and organisational abilities.
• Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPNs) and device management.
• PowerShell scripting proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert third-line support for Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel and OneDrive.
• Manage and secure devices through Intune, Autopilot and Microsoft Defender across remote and in-office users.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and maintain Azure infrastructure including compute, networking and storage.
• Support business-critical platforms such as CRM, payroll systems and internal portals.
• Administer and maintain physical network infrastructure at all NRL sites.
• Oversee business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Develop and maintain IT process documentation and user onboarding materials.
• Provide escalation support for incidents and cover the IT Helpdesk during absence.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

Defender

AD / Azure AD

PowerShell

Networking basics

Communication

Tools

Meraki/Cisco

Job description

If you're an experienced IT professional looking to be part of a dynamic, collaborative team, this role offers the chance to maintain and develop core infrastructure across the NRL Group. Based in our Wigan office, this is a hands-on position supporting over 200 users and helping shape the future of our IT systems and services.

Who are the NRL Group?

The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 95% satisfaction score from colleagues, as well as being recognised as a 2025 UK Best Workplace™. For over 40 years, we've delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m). We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.

Location and Working Pattern

• Based in Wigan, WN3 6GL
• Monday to Friday, standard business hours
• Hybrid working with one on-site day per week after the initial embedding period

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert third-line support for Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel and OneDrive
• Manage and secure devices through Intune, Autopilot and Microsoft Defender across remote and in-office users
• Monitor, troubleshoot and maintain Azure infrastructure including compute, networking and storage
• Support business-critical platforms such as CRM, payroll systems and internal portals
• Administer and maintain physical network infrastructure at all NRL sites
• Oversee business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery procedures
• Develop and maintain IT process documentation and user onboarding materials
• Provide escalation support for incidents and cover the IT Helpdesk during absence

Must-have Requirements

• Minimum five years' experience supporting Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows Client/Server environments
• Strong knowledge of Intune, Microsoft Defender, and Active Directory / Azure AD (Entra ID)
• Skilled communicator with excellent problem-solving and organisational abilities
• Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPNs) and device management
• PowerShell scripting proficiency
• Within one hour's commute of Wigan

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with Teams Phone, SQL or PostgreSQL database support, and DevOps (CI/CD)
• Meraki/Cisco network device familiarity
• Professional certification in Microsoft Azure and/or Office 365

Benefits

Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:

• 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years' continued service, with the option to purchase additional days each year
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
• Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
• Working hours flexibility
• Long service awards
• Electric vehicle leasing
• Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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