Onsite Desktop Support Engineer - Glasgow

Computacenter AG & Co. oHG; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter is seeking a Desktop Support Engineer to provide hands-on technical support across a busy customer environment in Glasgow. This is an onsite full-time role focused on incident resolution, service requests, and delivering a high-quality user support experience.

You will handle 2nd line incidents per SLA, maintain a low incident rate, and collaborate with Level 3 teams. Strong Windows, AD, ITSM, and networking knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Windows OS (Windows 10/11) with build, configuration and registry experience.
• Experience with LTSC Channels and KIOSK is desirable.
• Basic understanding of SCCM/Active Directory and IT service models.
• Networking experience: LAN/WAN/VLAN, Wi‑Fi, DHCP, DNS/WINS, PXE, VPN/remote connectivity.
• Experience with MS Exchange, Outlook and collaboration tools.
• Peripherals support: printers, displays, docking stations, SD cards.
• Familiarity with ITSM software (ServiceNow).
• Excellent customer interface and service skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and hold a UK driving license.
• SC Cleared or willing to undertake clearance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake incident and request tasks.
• 2nd line responsibility for resolving incidents to SLA.
• Maintain <2% incident per month target.
• Be responsible for completing assigned work within timeframes.
• Undertake project tasks, supporting Project Managers.
• Undertake Non-Standard Requests tasks to agreed timescales.
• Coordinate with Level 3 teams to highlight major issues.
• Resolve technical issues for laptop/desktop hardware, networks, printers.
• Install & configure software and hardware.

Skills

Windows OS

SCCM

Active Directory

ITSM

Networking

VPN

Microsoft Office

Printer support

SC Clearance

Driving License

Tools

ServiceNow

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Location: UK - Mobile England | Job-ID: 220810 | Contract type: Standard | Business Unit: Technicians

Life on the team

We’re looking for a Desktop Support Engineer to provide hands-on technical support across a busy customer environment. You’ll play a key role in resolving incidents, fulfilling service requests and ensuring users receive a responsive, high-quality support experience.

Location: Glasgow (onsite full time)

What you’ll do

• Undertake incident and request tasks
• Possess 2nd line responsibility for resolving incidents to SLA
• Maintain a <2% incident per month target
• Be responsible for the completion of assigned works within allocated timeframes
• Undertake Project Tasks, supporting both internal and external Project Managers
• Undertake Non-Standard Requests tasks to agreed timescales
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with Level 3 teams to highlight major level issues
• Find resolution of technical issues for laptop/desktop hardware, networks, printers, etc.
• Install & configure software and hardware

What you’ll need

• An in-depth knowledge and good understanding of Microsoft Windows OS (Windows 10 & Windows 11), including build, configuration and registry settings is required, along with a level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience handling LTSC Channels and KIOSK is highly desirable
• Basic level understanding in SCCM/Active Directory and a working knowledge of IT service models
• Networks experience to include an understanding of LAN/WAN/vLAN and Wi-Fi technologies, DHCP, DNS/WINS, PXE and VPN/remote connectivity
• An appreciation of the Microsoft Exchange environment, email client configuration, MS Outlook, instant messaging tools, along with general etiquette
• Computer peripherals - including but not limited to printers (including MFD's), display screens, docking stations, port replicators, cameras and scanners
• Working Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) software (ServiceNow)
• Excellent customer interface and customer service skills
• Some flexibility with working hours when needed
• Full UK Driving License
• SC Cleared or required to undertake SC Clearance

About us

Computacenter is a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, with about 21,000 employees worldwide. We work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology and managing our customers’ infrastructures.

We offer a friendly, open working environment without too much fuss about hierarchy. We are looking for professionals with diverse competencies, personalities and strengths who want to live our shared value of teamwork and performance.

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