via reed · 1 June 2026 ·5 days ago

Service Desk Engineer

Nextech
Northampton Full-time GBP 28,000 – 32,000
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Service Desk Engineer

Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £32,000
Set-up: Flexible Working
Company: Market-Leading IT Provider

We're working with a market-leading IT solutions provider that is looking to add a talented Service Desk Engineer to its growing team in Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious IT professional to join a well-established organisation that invests heavily in employee development, offers flexible working arrangements, and provides exposure to a broad range of technologies and clients.

The Role

As a Service Desk Engineer, you'll be the first point of contact for customers, providing technical support and troubleshooting across a variety of IT environments. You'll work closely with senior engineers, gaining valuable experience while developing your technical skillset.

The role is primarily office/home-based with occasional visits to client sites when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing 1st line technical support via phone, email and remote tools

  • Logging, updating and resolving support tickets

  • Troubleshooting hardware, software and network issues

  • Supporting Microsoft 365 environments

  • Managing user accounts and permissions through Active Directory and Azure

  • Escalating complex issues to senior engineers where appropriate

  • Maintaining excellent customer service standards throughout the support process

  • Assisting with IT deployments and client onboarding projects

Skills & Experience

We're interested in candidates who have experience with some or all of the following:

  • Previous experience within an IT support or service desk environment

  • Microsoft Windows 10/11

  • Microsoft 365

  • Active Directory

  • Azure / Entra ID

  • Basic networking knowledge (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Full UK driving licence preferred due to occasional client site visits

What's on Offer?
  • Salary up to £32,000

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Exposure to a wide range of technologies and projects

  • Clear progression and development opportunities

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Opportunity to work for a market-leading IT provider with an excellent reputation

  • Ongoing training and certification support

If you're looking to take the next step in your IT career with a forward-thinking organisation that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

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