Senior IT Engineer

FluidOne; Chorley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Sodexo Discount Platform

Complimentary breakfast and beverages

5% company pension contribution

Generous holiday entitlement +birthday

Half-price internet connectivity

Job summary

FluidOne is seeking a Senior IT Engineer to provide IT consultancy and hands-on support for Chorley clients. You will handle reactive and proactive service tasks, monitor systems, install and configure solutions, diagnose faults, and guide users through troubleshooting steps.

You’ll work to SLAs, manage multiple tickets, and be prepared to travel to client sites or the core location. ISO data security practices and professional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an IT Support Role and Team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external clients.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and stay professional.
• Follows ISO management systems and data security practices at all times.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance and accurate administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive and pro-active technical support and incident management.
• Monitor and maintain systems and networks; diagnose faults in hardware and software.
• Support updates and roll-outs for client applications and training as needed.
• Work to SLAs; manage multiple tickets and establish client relationships.
• Occasionally travel to client sites or our Core site; out of hours work may be required.
• Escalate and hand off non‑remit issues; own tickets until completion.

Skills

IT support

Customer service

Communication

Troubleshooting

Ticket management

Tools

MS Windows OS

Networking basics

Remote support tools

Job description

Established in 2006, FluidOne is an award-winning provider of secure Connected Cloud Solutions with a £110m turnover and consistently one of the highest Net Promoter Scores (NPS) in the industry. FluidOne has a strong company culture enjoyed by 460 staff and was ranked in the UK top 50 large companies to work for in the Best Companies awards 2023.

FluidOne supports the needs of 2,000+ customers, including 200 channel resellers, with IT and Cyber Security managed services underpinned by connectivity and communications solutions. A comprehensive managed service provider (MSP), FluidOne has in-house experts that specialise in providing solutions ranging from IT security and disaster recovery, to cloud hosting and Microsoft licence management. As AI becomes a core enabler of innovation, FluidOne’s vision is to lead the way in secure AI adoption, combining innovative Connected Cloud solutions with unmatched expertise and service, empowering businesses to thrive confidently in the AI era. The company consults with its customers to design solutions that complement their in-house IT structures; taking complex hybrid multi-site environments, to make them simple and secure, so end-users can access their business applications wherever they are.

Role Overview:

As a competent Senior IT Engineer, you will be able to provide IT consultancy services to the full range of FluidOne Chorley clients.

You will effectively support clients and colleagues as requested in a timely manner in line with the client’s support contracts.

Responsibilities

You are required to provide reactive and pro-active technical support services and incident management for the following types of work:

• Monitoring and maintaining systems and networks
• Installation and configuration of systems
• Diagnosing faults on both hardware and software
• Solving technical and application issues by phone, email or in person
• Walking clients through troubleshooting steps
• Re-fitting and/or replacing of client hardware
• Supporting updates and/or roll-outs for client applications (training of users as needed)
• Working to SLA’s
• Prioritising and managing multiple open tickets
• Establishing good working relationships with clients

You will also;

• Take details of any problem or service requirement from clients even if they fall outside of your remit – then escape these appropriately to the relevant team
• Take ownership of tickets as appropriate and continue to own the task until completed even if elements of the work are delegated to others
• At times, be required to work out of the Office, at Client sites or our Core site. This will require travel possible overnight stays and has potential for working out of office hours
• Check for work-related emails, messages and calls from colleagues or clients out of regular office hours (evenings and weekends), especially following any significant project or support activity, to ensure client requirements are met and colleagues are supported

In addition you will have the following higher-level responsibilities:

• Testing and evaluating any new tech/applications/processes
• Training of new employees
• Being an escalation point for your 2nd and 3rd Line colleagues
• Problem ticket management conduct root cause analysis
• Project Work
• Ticket queue management, prioritising and allocating work as necessary
• Maintenance of technical documentation
• Keeping yourself informed of all on-going projects and multi user impacting issues

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients (up to senior management levels, using appropriate and professional language)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out tasks to completion within parameters and instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Proven experience in an IT Support Role and Team
• Must follow all integrated ISO management systems, be aware of and comply with all ISO data security systems at all times.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Must be able to talk, listen and be clear and concise in all telephone and written communications
• Must complete all necessary paperwork and administrative tasks as required by your work including timesheets, expenses, ticket notes and all peripheral administrative tasks for this role in a clear and accurate manner
• Ability to handle constantly changing flow of traffic; remain productive during slow times, be able to multitask effectively during busy times, exercise patience and professionalism during stressful situations.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Benefits after probationary period:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Sodexo Discount Platform
• Complimentary breakfast and refreshments
• 5% company pension contribution
• Generous holiday entitlement + birthday leave
• Half-price internet connectivity

FluidOne is an equal opportunities provider and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.