IT Support Engineer (1st/2nd Line On-site)

IT Support Engineer (1st / 2nd Line – On-Site)

Location: Great Barford

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

Working Hours: 06:00 – 14:30, Monday to Friday

I am working on behalf of my Client who are seeking an experienced 1st / 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to operate as an on-site (in-plant) engineer within one of our key customer environments.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you will act as the primary IT presence on-site, supporting daily operations across a fast-paced distribution and office setting. You will work closely with end users, third-party vendors, and the central service desk to ensure smooth and efficient IT service delivery across three locations.

Key Responsibilities User Support (1st / 2nd Line)
  • Deliver on-site IT support to office, workshop, and warehouse users
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues
  • Escalate complex incidents to 3rd line teams or external vendors where necessary
  • Maintain a professional, customer-focused approach at all times
Applications & Systems Support
  • Provide support for the Syrinx application
  • Maintain and support Terminal Server / RDS environments (used for Sage)
  • Administer and support Microsoft 365 services (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)
  • Support and maintain on-premises Windows Server environments
Infrastructure & Networking
  • Provide 1st and 2nd line support for network infrastructure (switches, cabling, connectivity)
  • Troubleshoot LAN/WAN issues and basic firewall/network problems
  • Liaise with ISPs and third-party providers to resolve connectivity issues
Devices & End User Computing
  • Support desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, scanners, and warehouse terminals
  • Build, configure, and deploy new hardware
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
Operational & Proactive Tasks
  • Monitor systems and proactively address potential issues
  • Maintain accurate documentation and handover notes
  • Collaborate with internal teams and customer management
  • Ensure adherence to IT standards, processes, and procedures
Skills & Experience (Essential)
  • Proven experience in a 1st / 2nd Line IT Support role
  • Experience supporting users in a fast-paced operational or warehouse environment
  • Strong working knowledge of:
  • Windows 10 / 11
  • Windows Server (on-premises)
  • Terminal Server / RDS
  • Microsoft 365 / Office 365
  • Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, switching, connectivity troubleshooting)
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently as the sole on-site IT presence

Job Details

Company
EAC Consulting Group
Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Posted