2nd Line Engineer
Role: 2nd Line Engineer
This role is based in Kent – candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to commute to the Kent office daily.
About the Role
As a 2nd Line Engineer, you’ll be a key member of the technical team, working on varied support tasks, troubleshooting, and infrastructure management. You’ll:
- Provide 2nd line ticket support on the Service Desk and handle hardware/software maintenance
- Visit client sites to deliver proactive and reactive troubleshooting when required
- Mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice
- Deliver excellent customer service with a professional, proactive approach
- Recommend and implement system improvements and upgrades for clients
- Apply strong technical skills across Windows servers, desktops, and networking technologies
- Use logical, methodical troubleshooting to resolve complex IT issues
Core Technical Skills
- Windows Server 2008–2022
- Windows Desktop 7–11
- Hosted Desktop / Terminal Server environments
- Office 365 tenant setup & administration
- VMware / Hyper-V administration
- Networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, switching, etc.)
- VoIP systems (ideally 3CX)
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Cisco/Draytek firewalls and routers
- Apple product support
- Group Policy administration
- Azure AD, Intune, Defender
- Wireless solutions (Ubiquiti / Cisco)
- Previous MSP experience
- Industry certifications (CompTIA, Microsoft, Apple, etc.)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Career development opportunities with funded training and certifications
- Exposure to a wide range of technologies and client environments
- Supportive, collaborative team culture where knowledge sharing is encouraged
- Regular team events and a positive, inclusive work environment
- 25 days annual leave bank holidays
- Pension scheme and other employee benefits
- Company
- vertex-it-solutions
- Location
- Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
- Posted
- Company
- vertex-it-solutions
- Location
- Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
- Posted