1st Line Support Engineer
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Onsite - 5 days per week)
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (dependent on experience)
Clearance: Eligible for SC Clearance
About the Opportunity
Sanderson Government & Defence is proud to be working with a leading secure ICT services provider supporting the UK Defence, Security, and Government sectors. Our client operates within highly secure environments, delivering critical IT services where reliability and customer service are key.
We are seeking a motivated 1st Line Support Engineer to join their on-site Service Desk team in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in IT support within a structured, ITIL-driven environment.
The Role
As a 1st Line Support Engineer, you will act as the first point of contact for both internal and external customers, providing high-quality technical support and ensuring incidents and requests are managed effectively. You will play a key role in maintaining service standards while contributing to the continuous improvement of Service Desk processes.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for customers via phone and service portal
Log, manage, and update incidents and service requests within the Service Management tool
Ensure all tickets contain accurate and detailed information, including steps to reproduce issues
Escalate incidents to appropriate resolver groups when required
Provide timely updates to customers in line with agreed SLAs
Build strong customer relationships and deliver a high level of customer satisfaction
Escalate high-priority incidents to senior team members or management
Contribute to and maintain knowledge base documentation
Support daily Service Desk operations and priorities
Collaborate with wider teams across the business to resolve issues effectively
About You
Previous experience in an IT support or Service Desk environment (preferred but not essential)
Understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Customer-focused mindset with a genuine desire to resolve issues
A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise workload
Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn
Technical Awareness (Desirable)
Windows 10 and Windows Server environments
Office 365 and Active Directory
VMware
SharePoint
Endpoint security tools (e.g. McAfee, Sophos)
Hardware support (Dell & Lenovo devices)
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC). This typically requires British citizenship or a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.
Why Apply?
Great entry point into secure Government & Defence IT environments
Structured training and development opportunities
Exposure to a wide range of technologies and ITIL processes
Supportive team environment with clear progression pathways
If you're looking to build your IT career in a secure and professional environment, apply now or contact Sanderson Government & Defence for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
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