Onsite Desktop Support Engineer - Preston

Computacenter; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter is seeking a Desktop Support Engineer to provide hands-on technical support across a busy customer environment. This on-site role in Preston requires resolving incidents to SLA, handling service requests and contributing to a high-quality support experience.

You will work with Windows 10/11, Office applications and various IT hardware. The role involves co-ordinating with Level 3 teams and supporting project tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in 2nd line incident resolution and service requests.
• Familiarity with Windows 10/11, Office applications and registry settings.

Responsibilities

• Handle incidents and requests per SLA targets.
• Provide 2nd line support and coordinate with Level 3 teams.
• Resolve hardware, software, and network issues on desktops/laptops.
• Install and configure software and hardware for users.
• Communicate progress with stakeholders and project teams.

Skills

Windows OS

SCCM

Active Directory

Networking

ITSM ServiceNow

MS Office

Exchange

Printers

IT Support

UK Driving Licence

SC Clearance

Education

Relevant IT qualification or degree

Tools

ServiceNow

LAN/WAN

VPN

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Location: GBR - Mobile Eng | Job-ID: 220801 | 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: Preston (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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