Service Desk Consultant - Level 2

Technology Services Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Managed IT Services Provider in Glasgow is seeking a Service Desk Consultant - Level 2 to diagnose and resolve technical incidents. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in on-premise infrastructure, networking, and server management, along with cloud skills. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, ensuring timely resolution of tickets, and mentoring junior team members. The position offers a competitive salary up to £40k, benefits like a company bonus scheme, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Company bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and cash plan

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• At least one Microsoft certification at the associate level required.
• Strong expertise in on-premise infrastructure and cloud skills.
• Experience with virtualization technologies and desktop support.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical incidents escalated from the 1st Line team.
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve advanced problems.
• Assist in mentoring Service Desk Agents and junior engineers.

Skills

Microsoft certification at associate level

On-premise infrastructure expertise

Cloud skills

Networking knowledge

Server management

Desktop support experience

Education

At least one Microsoft certification

Tools

Microsoft Exchange

Office 365

Virtualization technologies

Enterprise anti-virus software

Job description

Job Title: Service Desk Consultant - Level 2

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Up to 40k + Bonus

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

About the role

As a Level 2 Service Desk Consultant you will take ownership of diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving technical incidents escalated from the 1st Line team. This includes investigating complex issues across on‑premise infrastructure such as networking and servers, as well as cloud environments. You will ensure timely resolution, maintain accurate documentation, and deliver exceptional customer service while adhering to agreed SLAs.

Additionally, you will collaborate with other technical teams to elevate and resolve advanced problems, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the service desk.

Who are we

TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider supporting businesses UK wide with their technology solutions. As a Microsoft Partner we are committed to delivering excellence for our customers alongside investing in our colleagues to provide them with the knowledge and tools required to deliver great results.

TSG are one of the few Microsoft Partners in the UK who hold all six Microsoft designations, and one of the only partners who specialise in mid‑market. Our commitment to excellence for our customers and employees is backed by our consistent world‑class NPS score and our accreditation as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in addition to being placed on the ‘UK's Best Workplaces in Tech’ list in both 2024 and again in 2025. Our guiding principles of Team TSG, Service Excellence and Shared growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure customers' tickets are responded to within SLA.
• Ensure communication with the customer is regular with regards to their incident/change request.
• Diagnose and resolve incidents using TSG's remote access tools and verbal instructions.
• Update TSGs ticketing system and technical information repository with detailed notes.
• Liaise with partners and third parties to aid in the resolution of incidents.
• Act as an escalation point for Service Desk Agents, Apprentices and more junior 2nd line engineers.
• Maintain a high-quality service for our customers.
• Assist with the mentoring and coaching Service Desk Agents, Apprentices and more junior 2nd line engineers.
• Assist in the creation of best practice, new user and leaver guides.
• Act as Buddy when required for the induction of new 2nd line team members.
• You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time to time.

About you

Knowledge, Skills & Experience;

• At least one Microsoft certification at the associate level, such as - AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate, AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate, AZ-700: Azure Network Engineer Associate, AZ-140: Azure Virtual Desktop Associate or SC-300: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• A full UK driving license is required.
• Strong expertise in on‑premise infrastructure, including networking and server management, combined with solid cloud skills.
• Extensive knowledge of server and networked environments.
• Experience with virtualisation technologies.
• Strong background in desktop support.
• Proficient understanding of firewalls, anti‑virus, and other security technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Exchange and Office 365.
• Ability to tailor coaching and training styles to meet individual needs.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the wider business.
• Professional telephone manner.
• In‑depth understanding of firewall technologies.
• Experience with cloud‑based backup solutions.
• Good understanding of on‑premises backup technologies.
• Knowledge of hosted telephony.
• Familiarity with routing and switching.
• Experience with enterprise anti‑virus software, such as Sophos.
• Significant experience supporting hybrid or cloud infrastructure.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + public holidays, rising with length of service
• Employee benefits trust
• Company bonus scheme
• Life assurance 4 x Salary
• Contributory pension scheme at 4% matched
• Healthcare and cash plan
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid CSR Days
• Company sick pay and income protection cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Employee recognition scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Discounted gym membership
• Long service rewards

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, IT Service Desk, IT Support Desk may also be considered for this role.