Job Title:
First Line Support Engineer – 24/7 Shifts | Career Path to 2nd/3rd Line
Location:
Manchester (Training Phase) | Remote After Training (UK-Based)
Salary:
Up to £30,000 base + £3,100 shift allowance + overtime
About the Role:
Looking to launch your career in technical support with real progression and variety? We’re hiring a First Line Support Engineer to join a rapidly growing 24/7 operations team supporting critical communications platforms. You'll be working across VOIP, alarm monitoring, and ticketing systems — with a clear development path into 2nd and 3rd line support.
This is a shift-based position that includes nights and weekends. After your training in Manchester, you’ll transition to fully remote work on your assigned shifts.
What You’ll Do:
* Be the first point of contact for technical support issues, triaging and escalating when necessary
* Monitor alert systems like PRTG and SolarWinds, responding to alarms and service interruptions
* Complete user admin tasks (e.g. adding/removing users, Netsapiens and Avaya systems)
* Build in-depth product knowledge within the first three months
* Work a rotating 12-week shift schedule, including evenings, nights, and weekends
What We’re Looking For:
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or Salesforce
* Willingness to work nights/weekends on a rotating basis
* Eligibility for SC/NPPV3 clearance (5 years of UK address history required)
* Drive to develop and move into more senior technical support roles
Bonus Points For:
* Experience with SIP/VOIP, virtualisation, or Netsapiens platforms
* Background on busy service desks or in telecoms support environments
* Familiarity with Salesforce and alarm monitoring tools
Why Join?
* Clear route to 2nd and 3rd line roles – with mentoring and technical training
* Remote shift work after initial training
* Ongoing access to modern tech stacks and support tools
* Be part of a small, focused team where your work has real impact
Work Setup:
* First 3 months: Training in Manchester (3–5 days/week)
* After training: Fully remote during assigned shifts (UK-based applicants only)
Ready to start your journey in tech support and move up quickly? Apply now.
N.B. PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT SPONSOR FOR THIS ROLE AS YOU NEED TO BE ELGIIBLE FOR NPPV3 CLEARANCE