Weekend VDI Deployment Engineer (Contract)

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a VDI Deployment Engineer for ad-hoc weekend deployments, with work on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays as required. The role focuses on deploying and configuring VDI environments, installing desktops, monitors, peripherals and workstations to support fast-paced weekend projects.

You will follow deployment plans, document progress, perform device swaps and provide first-line user support during deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience in desktop, VDI or hardware deployment projects.
• Strong PC, laptop, and peripheral installation knowledge.
• Experience with workstation builds and user migrations.
• Familiarity with asset management and documentation.
• Good troubleshooting and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to follow detailed technical documentation accurately.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and in a deployment team.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments.
• Install and set up desktop hardware, monitors, peripherals, and workstations.
• Perform device swaps and workstation replacements.
• Maintain asset management records and deployment progress updates.
• Deliver basic troubleshooting and first-line user support during deployments.
• Follow deployment plans, technical docs and SOPs.
• Escalate issues when needed while keeping schedules.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard within timelines.

Skills

Desktop deployment

VDI knowledge

Hardware deployment

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Independent / team work

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

SCCM/Intune

Job description

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a VDI Deployment Engineer for ad-hoc weekend deployments, with work on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays as required. The role focuses on deploying and configuring VDI environments, installing desktops, monitors, peripherals and workstations to support fast-paced weekend projects.

You will follow deployment plans, document progress, perform device swaps and provide first-line user support during deployments.