Temporary Field Operations Engineer - 6 Month Duration
Temporary Field Operations Engineer - 6 Month Duration
Day Rate: £161 - £173 (£42k - £45k equiv)Hours: 40 per week Base: Croydon Travel: Nationwide (regular & reactive travel to client sites required)
We're recruiting a highly capable Field Operations Engineer for a 6-month assignment supporting technical deployments and on-site IT operations across multiple UK locations. This is a hands-on, field-based role ideal for someone who thrives on variety, problem-solving and delivering robust infrastructure solutions in fast-moving environments.
The Role
You'll be the technical backbone of field operations-deploying, maintaining, and optimising IT infrastructure across sites nationwide. Working closely with network engineers, contractors, and local teams, you'll ensure equipment is installed correctly, systems stay stable, and users receive high-quality support.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Deployment
- Execute on-site technical setups across centre locations
- Rack and cable servers, switches, and associated hardware
- Support installation and initial configuration with network engineers
- Oversee contractor activity to ensure compliance with project specs
- Travel across the UK (and occasionally abroad) to support deployments
Maintenance & Support
- Maintain OS and application installations, including security patching
- Monitor and maintain cooling systems, PDUs, UPS units and other infra
- Support user account and permission management
- Troubleshoot and maintain printers, scanners, biometric kits, kiosks and other devices
- Upgrade and optimise existing infrastructure to improve performance
Surveillance & Endpoint Management
- Set up and maintain surveillance systems (QVR Pro, livestreams, access control)
- Manage inventory, user accounts, and mobile devices
- Ensure regular endpoint updates and security patching
Procurement & Asset Management
- Procure IT equipment and manage timely delivery
- Maintain accurate asset records and inventory
- Source hardware and prepare buying lists in collaboration with Procurement
Other Duties
- Liaise with vendors for service contracts and maintenance
- Participate in audits and support remediation actions
- Escalate incidents and highlight risks appropriately
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent training
- 2+ years' experience in systems engineering or similar technical roles
- Strong hands-on experience with IT deployments, cabling and hardware setup
- Experience with routers and switches (required)
- VMware or other virtualisation experience (required)
- MS Active Directory experience (required)
- Knowledge of: Linux (RHEL/Debian), Bash, VMware, Windows Server, PowerShell, Windows 11, macOS
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Comfortable working in international and multicultural environments
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