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The primary role of the digital field engineer is to provide 2nd/3rd line support services to end users relating to end user compute devices (PC’s, Laptops, Mobile Phones, printers etc.), core infrastructure (networking, UPS’s, patching etc.) and other digital services such as digital signage, room-based communications etc. You will be a mobile engineer travelling between Trust sites across Essex resolving incidents, undertaking service requests, completing changes and assisting in any equipment refresh programs in line with business agreed SLA’s.

• As this is a customer facing role it is essential for the successful candidate to have excellent communication skills and have significant relevant experience of working within an IT Service Delivery team.
• A key responsibility of this post will be to contribute as part of the wider Service Delivery team to meeting client SLA’s. Taking a flexible approach to meet client expectations and contractual KPIs with both on-site and remote support methods.
• To provide and receive complex or sensitive information and escalations from junior colleagues as part of the role, using technical abilities to ensure calls are resolved quickly or escalated to the appropriate team or specialist. This applies to both technical issues and customer complaints.
• Plan and organise day to day activities around managing work queues and priorities. There is likely to be times where planned work will need to be adjusted due to variable workload or higher priority calls coming in.
• Responsible for installation and/or repair and maintenance of physical assets and demonstrating and training the safe user to end users. The role is required act independently within appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines, deciding when it is necessary to refer to their manager. The role will be responsible for the correct and appropriate management and resolution of calls assigned to them. Clearly defined targets and objectives will be managed through regular 1:1s and reviews
• As the role is mobile, you must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. The Trust operates a lease car scheme that you will be applicable for.

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly innovative ICT department that is seen as a core enabler for change within the organisation. The Trusts Digital operations department manages and provides support for approximately 8500 end user devices and over 8400 users across 85 sites in Essex.

For further information please refer to the job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025