Desktop Engineer
2nd Line Desktop Engineer (Contract)
Location: Cheltenham (On-site, full-time)
Rate: Up to £250 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 3 months
Our client, a leading organisation in their sector, is hiring a 2nd Line Desktop Engineer to provide on-site technical support and break-fix services across a busy operational environment.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a hands-on support capacity, resolving issues directly with end users and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
What you’ll do
- Provide 2nd line desktop support across hardware and software environments
- Deliver break-fix support for laptops, desktops, and peripheral devices
- Support Microsoft 365 applications and user administration
- Assist with basic networking issues (connectivity, patching, troubleshooting)
- Support hybrid environments, including on-prem and cloud-based systems
You’ll work closely with IT support teams and business users to maintain high service levels and resolve incidents efficiently.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in a 2nd line desktop support role
- Strong break-fix and on-site troubleshooting experience
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Basic networking knowledge (DNS, DHCP, patching, connectivity)
- Experience supporting hybrid environments
The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, customer-focused approach and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, fully on-site environment.
Why join?
- Immediate start available
- Stable 3-month contract opportunity
- Competitive day rate (Inside IR35)
- Hands-on, varied support environment