IT Field Engineer

Job Title: IT and Networks Field Engineer Salary Range: £26-34k + Car Allowance (dependent on experience)

Company Overview:

This is an established and growing IT and Telecoms service provider delivering comprehensive technology solutions to businesses across the South of England. With a strong reputation built over three decades, the company serves a diverse client base by providing tailored support, installation, and managed services. Their focus is on delivering high-quality products and outstanding customer service, and they are now seeking talented professionals to join their close-knit and dynamic team.

Role Overview:

This hybrid role involves both on-site fault resolution and project-based implementation work. It offers great variety, working across different clients, technologies, and scopes of work. Field Engineers are expected to lead projects, from pre-sales technical input to final implementation and handoff.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, skilled engineer with a 'can do’ attitude, capable of delivering well-planned, professional installations and support services across a wide range of technologies.

The client will be interested in a Support Engineer who is would be interested in moving into a more hands on role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver efficient and high-quality on-site service and support
  • Install IT and telecoms solutions
  • Onboard clients into managed support services
  • Provide remote and on-site technical support
  • Plan and manage installation projects
  • Assist sales with solution design and technical recommendations
  • Document all work in CRM/project ticketing system
  • Identify and drive new sales opportunities from technical operations

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

  • Advanced configuration of routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Installation and support of IT hardware and services
  • Experience with virtual environments and disaster recovery
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and virtualised cloud environments
  • Wi-Fi installation and configuration (Ruckus & Ubiquiti/Unifi preferred)
  • Design and deployment of cloud telephony solutions
  • Understanding of SIP and broadband technologies
  • Installation of LAN infrastructure (including testing and design)
  • Experience using CRM/ticketing systems
  • Full UK driving license
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional, organised, and reliable work ethic
  • Ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and suppliers

Do not need experience with all of the above

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Microsoft cloud certifications/experience
  • Windows Server 2012-2022 experience/certification
  • Experience with Microsoft Defender or equivalent security solutions
  • Networking certifications (CCNA, FortiGate, Netgear)
  • Experience with VMWare and Hyper-V
  • PC/laptop building, troubleshooting, and repair
  • Router configuration (Draytek preferred)
  • Firewall configuration (FortiGate preferred)
  • Experience with anti-virus/anti-spam deployment including DNS changes
  • VOIP telephony experience
  • Project management experience or certification
  • Experience using ConnectWise Manage CRM
Company
Hamilton Barnes
Location
Bournemouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£25,000 - £35,000 per annum
Posted
Company
Hamilton Barnes
Location
Bournemouth, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£25,000 - £35,000 per annum
Posted