IT Field Engineer

Verus Recruitment; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized IT services provider is seeking an IT Field Engineer to support primary and secondary schools across Yorkshire. The role emphasizes hands-on IT support and relationship-building, requiring experience in educational environments and technical knowledge in Windows and networking. Benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, and continuous training opportunities. This position allows for independence while ensuring a strong support network.

Benefits

£3,000 car allowance

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Your birthday off, fully paid

Company pension scheme

Funded training and development

Perkbox employee rewards

Qualifications

• Experience providing IT support in schools or educational environments.
• Strong technical knowledge across Windows 11, Office 365, and networking.
• Confidence supporting AV and classroom technology.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the trusted IT contact across 6-7 local school sites.
• Installing and configuring devices, servers, and networking equipment.
• Supporting Windows environments, Office 365 and backup systems.

Skills

IT support in schools

Technical knowledge across Windows 11

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

Office 365

Networking equipment

Job description

Job Title: IT Field Engineer

Location: Field based across South Yorkshire or West Yorkshire

Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 DOE + Benefits & Car Allowance

If you ve been providing IT support in schools and want a role where your skills are valued, supported and developed, this could be your next move.

We re working with an established IT services provider who deliver on-site support across primary and secondary schools in Yorkshire. They re growing their field engineering team and looking for someone who knows the unique challenges of educational IT.

This isn t just fixing devices, it s about building relationships with staff, keeping classrooms running smoothly and being the reassuring face of IT support that teachers and pupils can rely on. You ll still have the independence of being site-based, but with a strong service desk team behind you whenever you need backup.

The anticipated start date for this role will be the first week of January 2026, allowing for a smooth transition after the school holidays.

What you ll be doing:

• Acting as the trusted IT contact across 6 7 local school sites.
• Installing and configuring devices, servers and networking equipment.
• Supporting Windows environments, Office 365 and backup systems.
• Troubleshooting issues with AV, interactive boards and classroom tech.
• Working with the service desk to keep tickets moving and resolve issues quickly.
• Supporting staff and pupils with a friendly, jargon‑free approach.

What you ll need:

• Experience providing IT support in schools or educational environments.
• Strong technical knowledge across Windows 11, Office 365, Windows Server and networking.
• Confidence supporting AV and classroom technology.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a customer‑first attitude.
• Full UK driving licence and your own vehicle.

What s on offer:

• Salary of £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience.
• £3,000 car allowance.
• All business mileage and expenses covered.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday off, fully paid.
• Company pension scheme.
• Perkbox employee rewards.
• Funded training and development with regular reviews.
• Annual salary reviews linked to performance.
• Regular team socials and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Why join

This business has built its reputation on supporting schools and education providers with IT that just works. They know the pressures of teaching environments and value field engineers who can combine technical know-how with patience, clear communication and reliability.

Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.