Service Desk Engineer (Level 1)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Home-based (UK) | Commutable to Godalming (GU7) & Heathrow Office attendance: 1 week per month (Surrey) Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Rotating shifts (Mon-Fri)
About the RoleA growing IT managed services provider is seeking a Level 1 Service Desk Engineer to join its support team. This is a remote-first role working within a structured L0/L1/L2 support environment, acting as the first point of contact for end-user IT issues.
You'll handle a wide range of technical queries, from everyday user support to more detailed troubleshooting, while gaining exposure to enterprise-level Microsoft technologies and cloud environments.
The role is ideal for someone who is customer-focused, technically curious, and looking to build a long-term career in IT support within a fast-paced MSP environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide remote IT support via phone, email, and remote tools
- Troubleshoot Windows, Microsoft 365, devices, printers, and basic networking issues
- Log, manage, and resolve tickets with accurate documentation
- Escalate complex issues to 2nd/3rd line support teams
- Support Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune administration
- Assist with onsite support visits and project work when required
- Maintain and update knowledge base documentation
- Ensure SLA targets and service quality standards are met
- Identify and escalate potential security incidents
- Windows Desktop & Windows Server
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Intune
- ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow)
- Basic TCP/IP networking
- ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request Fulfilment)
- Hardware support (desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers)
- Remote-first (UK-based)
- Must be commutable to Godalming, Surrey (GU7)
- Must also be commutable to Heathrow customer site
- Office attendance: 1 week per month (Surrey)
- Occasional onsite visits required
- Shift rotation:
- Early: 07:00 - 15:30
- Mid: 09:00 - 17:30
- Late: 10:30 - 19:00
- Minimum 3 years' experience in IT Service Desk / IT Support role
- Strong Microsoft 365 support experience
- Experience with device troubleshooting and endpoint support
- Confident working within SLA-driven ticketing environments
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Logical, structured troubleshooting approach
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
- Motivated to build a long-term IT career
- AZ-900 / MS-900 / SC-900
- MD-102
- AZ-104
- ITIL Foundation