IT Field Engineer

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

Job summary

An IT services provider is seeking an IT Field Engineer to provide on-site support in schools across South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. The role involves installing and configuring devices, troubleshooting issues, and building strong relationships with school staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational IT and strong technical skills. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary of £28,000 to £32,000

£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

Annual salary reviews

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

IT support in educational environments

Windows 11

Office 365

Windows Server

Networking

AV and classroom technology

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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