Service Desk Engineer
The role
As a Service Desk Engineer, you will handle escalated technical issues from the 1st line and junior engineers, working across desktop, server, network, Microsoft 365, and cloud services. You’ll be expected to resolve complex tickets independently, assist with onboarding and configuration tasks, and contribute to service improvements. This is a hands-on technical role ideal for someone confident in managing varied issues and progressing within a busy MSP environment.
Key responsibilities
- Take ownership of escalated service tickets and ensure timely, effective resolution.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across endpoints, servers, cloud, and networking.
- Manage incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs.
- Assist with onboarding of new users, sites, and services for existing clients.
- Provide onsite support where required.
- Identify and escalate recurring problems or critical issues to 3rd line engineers.
- Support and mentor junior members of the service desk team.
- Work closely with the 1st line and project teams to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Contribute to internal documentation, knowledge base, and technical processes.
- Deliver clear, helpful updates to clients throughout the ticket lifecycle.
- Provide guidance and reassurance, ensuring a professional and responsive service.
- Build positive client relationships through excellent service and communication.
Experience and skills needed
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a technical support role, ideally in an MSP or similar environment.
- Strong technical knowledge across Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, desktop support, and basic networking.
- Experience with RMM tools and ticketing systems.
- Comfortable resolving complex issues independently.
- Calm under pressure and able to manage. competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Certifications such as CompTIA, Microsoft, or networking credentials (desirable but not essential).
What we offer
- Private health care
- 33 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays and your birthday off
- Professional development plans
- Company events and nights out
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee of the Quarter scheme, with the potential to win substantial prizes
- 8 hours of training per month
- Funded qualifications
- Pension contribution
- Mental health support
- A Perkbox rewards account providing a range of discounts
- Free onsite parking