Deskside Engineer

Lucid Connect Ltd; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Training and development

23 days annual leave plus public hols

Job summary

Lucid is seeking a Deskside Support Technician to join our IT support team in the UK. You will deliver hands-on desktop, laptop, software and peripheral support to end users and act as an escalation point for more complex issues.

You will work with Service Desk, Infrastructure and third-line teams to maintain service levels and support business operations, ensuring effective ticket handling and knowledge sharing. Eligible candidates have ITIL/Certs and a customer‑focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Deskside Support, IT Support, Service Desk, or Desktop Support role.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple workloads effectively.
• Customer‑focused approach with a commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and deskside IT support for end users.
• Take ownership of incidents and service requests from diagnosis through to resolution.
• Investigate and resolve desktop, hardware, software, and application issues.
• Escalate complex technical issues where appropriate while maintaining ownership of the ticket.
• Build strong relationships with users and stakeholders through excellent customer service.
• Ensure accurate ticket updates and maintain high-quality documentation.
• Support device deployment, configuration, and replacement activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Follow established IT service management processes and best practices.
• Maintain service excellence while meeting agreed response and resolution targets.

Skills

Deskside support

Windows OS

Microsoft 365

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

ITIL Foundation

CompTIA A+

Microsoft Windows & Microsoft 365 certs

Tools

ITIL

Ticketing systems

Job description

Deskside Support Technician

Up to £35,000 per annum

Full Time, Permanent

We are looking for customer-focused Deskside Support Technicians to join our growing IT support team. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced IT professionals who enjoy working directly with end users, resolving technical issues, and delivering outstanding customer service.

As a Deskside Support Technician, you will provide hands‑on technical support for desktop, laptop, software, and peripheral issues. Acting as an escalation point for more complex incidents, you will take ownership of problems through to resolution while ensuring a positive user experience.

You will work closely with Service Desk, Infrastructure, and third‑line support teams to maintain service levels and support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and deskside IT support for end users.


• Take ownership of incidents and service requests from diagnosis through to resolution.


• Investigate and resolve desktop, hardware, software, and application issues.


• Escalate complex technical issues where appropriate while maintaining ownership of the ticket.


• Build strong relationships with users and stakeholders through excellent customer service.


• Ensure accurate ticket updates and maintain high-quality documentation.


• Support device deployment, configuration, and replacement activities.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team.


• Follow established IT service management processes and best practices.


• Maintain service excellence while meeting agreed response and resolution targets.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a Deskside Support, IT Support, Service Desk, or Desktop Support role.


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems.


• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 applications.


• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple workloads effectively.


• Customer‑focused approach with a commitment to service excellence.

Desirable

• Experience working within a complex enterprise IT environment.


• Understanding of ITIL principles and best practices.


• Experience supporting multi‑vendor hardware and software environments.


• Experience handling escalations and resolving complex user issues.

Qualifications

• ITIL Foundation


• CompTIA A+


• Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 certifications

What We’re Looking For

• Highly organised and detail‑oriented.


• Approachable and professional when dealing with users at all levels.


• A proactive self‑starter who takes ownership of issues.


• A strong team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues.


• Committed to delivering a high standard of customer service.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £35,000


• 23 days annual leave plus public holidays


• Life assurance benefit


• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities


• Supportive team environment


• Opportunity to work across a variety of enterprise IT environments

At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values ‘Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism’. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.