IT Helpdesk Technician

Future Prospects Group Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop and mobile phone

Workplace pension scheme

Perkbox benefits and wellbeing

Private medical insurance

Vendor training & certifications

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Company uniform

Job summary

Future Prospects Group is seeking an IT Helpdesk Technician - Level 3 in Newark for a full-time, permanent role. You will be the senior escalation authority, resolving complex infrastructure issues, mentoring junior colleagues, and driving knowledge base improvements.

The ideal candidate has extensive 3rd-line experience, strong Windows Server/Entra ID skills, and deep knowledge of M365, Intune, Defender for Business, CA, and networking. A robust PSA/RMM toolset familiarity is required.

Qualifications

• Senior escalation point for complex incidents in an MSP environment.
• Expertise in Windows Server, Entra ID and hybrid identity.
• Strong Microsoft 365, Intune, Defender for Business and CA deployment.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary third-line escalation for high-priority IT and VoIP incidents.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced issues across Windows Server, M365, Entra ID, networking, security, and endpoints.
• Lead problem management with root-cause analysis and permanent fixes via change control.

Skills

Third-line IT support

Windows Server

Active Directory

Entra ID

Microsoft 365

Intune

Defender for Business

Conditional Access

Firewall/VPN/Networking

PSA/RMM tools

VoIP (3CX)

Education

Certifications: MD-102 / MS-102 / AZ-104

Tools

Autotask

ConnectWise

Datto RMM

NinjaOne

Job description

IT Helpdesk Technician - Level 3

Newark, Full Time, Permanent

£36,500 - £38,500 per annum (dependent on experience)

Future Prospects Group are delighted to be working with our client, an award-winning business to recruit a IT Helpdesk Technician - Level 3 on a full-time, permanent basis.

Based out of their Newark office, this role is the senior escalation authority for the helpdesk, offering an outstanding opportunity for an experienced technical engineer to solve complex infrastructure problems, spearhead root cause analysis, and mentor junior colleagues in a collaborative MSP environment.

THE ROLE

Your responsibilities as a IT Helpdesk Technician - Level 3 will include:

• Acting as the primary third-line escalation point for complex, sensitive, and high-priority incidents across IT and VoIP systems, taking full ownership through to resolution.
• Diagnosing and resolving advanced technical issues across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, networking, security, and endpoint management environments.
• Leading problem management for major and recurring incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and deploying permanent fixes via formal change control.
• Managing escalations with third-party vendors, carriers, and platform providers while ensuring all parties adhere to agreed service level agreements.
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate ticket records within the PSA, ensuring complete time tracking, accurate client billing, and regular customer communication.
• Serving as the senior technical mentor for first- and second-line team members, providing guidance and coaching on complex tickets to build internal capability.
• Authoring and updating technical knowledge base articles, standard operating procedures, and customer infrastructure documentation.
• Executing remote configuration changes and minor project implementations, such as Microsoft 365 and Intune rollouts, firewall modifications, and server updates.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal IT Helpdesk Technician - Level 3 will be able to demonstrate the following key skills and experience:

• Substantial third-line IT support experience acting as the final technical escalation point, specifically within an MSP environment supporting multiple client estates.
• In-depth technical knowledge of Windows Server (2019/2022/2025), Active Directory, Entra ID, and hybrid identity synchronisation.
• Strong hands-on administration and deployment skills across the Microsoft 365 suite, Intune, Defender for Business, and Conditional Access.
• Proven expertise in design-level configuration and troubleshooting for firewalls, routers, managed switches, VLANs, and site-to-site VPNs.
• Practical experience utilising modern PSA and RMM platforms such as Autotask, ConnectWise, Datto RMM, or NinjaOne, alongside robust backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Excellent diagnostic and analytical capabilities with a calm, logical approach to resolving high-pressure technical incidents.
• Desirable exposure to VoIP telephony platforms such as 3CX, PowerShell scripting for automation, or relevant certifications such as Microsoft MD-102, MS-102, or AZ-104.

THE BENEFITS

The benefits included with this role are:

• Provision of a company mobile phone and laptop.
• Enrolment into the company workplace pension scheme.
• Full access to the Perkbox employee benefits and wellbeing platform.
• The option to join the company private medical insurance scheme.
• Ongoing professional development, including vendor training and support towards industry certifications.
• Provision of a company vehicle or travel allowance for customer visits, alongside company uniform.