Desktop Support Engineer / 2nd Line Technical Support Technician

AWD online; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Desktop Support Engineer / 2nd Line Technical Support Technician. This role involves providing on-site and remote IT support, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in IT support with exceptional client-facing skills. The position offers an annual salary of up to £34,000 plus bonuses and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual salary up to £34,000

Bonus up to £5,000

Industry renowned training/certifications

Personal development time

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a comparable IT support role with a strong technical background.
• Exceptional client-facing skills, including the ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide deskside technical support to end users.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Microsoft desktop operating systems.
• Manage call queue and prioritise tickets efficiently.

Skills

IT troubleshooting

User-facing skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time-management

Organizational skills

Job description

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Desktop Support Engineer / 2nd Line Technical Support Technician, London

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Client:

AWD online

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Desktop Support Engineer / 2nd Line Technical Support Technician who has good IT troubleshooting and user facing skills.

Working as an onsite Desktop Support Engineer / 2nd Line Technical Support Technician you will work at a dedicated client site throughout the week providing face-to-face technical support. When you are not scheduled to attend site you will work alongside the IT Helpdesk / Service Desk Team providing remote support to customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an industry-leading company that can offer additional training, support and career development opportunities.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Desktop Support Engineer / 2nd Line Technical Support Technician include:

• Provide Deskside technical support to end users. Log and classify incidents and requests raised in person or via the company’s ticketing system
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Microsoft desktop operating systems
• Support new starter and leaver process with software and hardware requirements
• Troubleshoot (and resolve) and/or escalate issues reported in relation to customer-specific business applications. Escalate to software vendors and liaise with them as and when required
• Ensure you are visible on-site. Be the ambassador for the company at all times, promoting the value of the onsite service
• Manage your time effectively to achieve the best productivity during the day /week
• Manage your call queue to the highest standard – prioritise and review regularly to ensure you are on top of the priority tickets and managing competing demands
• Provide customers with regular updates using the appropriate channels and the company’s service management platform
• Ensure the tickets information are always of the highest standard (both, detail and quality of the written information)
• Follow the company’s processes for Incident Management, Service Request Fulfilment, Change Management and Problem Management
• Stay abreast and adhere to ITIL framework (policies and procedures) - make effective use of systems to support quality and efficiency - demonstrate what good looks like to your colleagues in the Service Desk team

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in a comparable IT support role with a strong technical background
• Exceptional client-facing skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to use your own initiative
• Ability to adhere to established processes and identify when to escalate complex technical issues to meet Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements
• Highly effective time-management and organisational skills

BENEFITS

• Annual Salary up to £34,000 per annum with a bonus up to £5,000
• Working in an inclusive environment
• Industry renowned training/certifications (sponsored by the company)
• Personal development time (with the use of Pluralsight training platform)
• Wide range of company benefits
• 23 days holiday when you start, plus bank holidays, then earn additional days with years of service
• Day off on your birthday

And more!

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13412

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