Role: 3rd Line Technical Lead
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire (on-site)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum + benefits
Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training & certifications, senior influence, long-term progression
Our client, a leading IT support and managed services provider, is recruiting a 3rd Line Technical Lead to take on a senior position within the organisation. This role will play a key part in the company’s continued growth and expansion, with heavy involvement in the long-term technical and service strategy.
The organisation delivers managed IT support, Microsoft cloud solutions, cybersecurity, networking and infrastructure services to a diverse client base. This position combines hands-on 3rd line technical expertise with leadership and strategic input, making it ideal for someone looking to influence both day-to-day delivery and future direction.
What you’ll do
Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex 3rd line issues
Lead the design, implementation and ongoing support of client IT environments
Own high-impact incidents and long-term problem management activities
Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to 1st and 2nd line engineers
Drive best practice across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking and security
Play a key role in technical decision-making, tooling and service development
Contribute to documentation, standards and continual service improvement
You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, engineers and management to ensure technology decisions align with client requirements and the company’s long-term vision.
What we’re looking for
Proven experience in a senior or 3rd line IT support role
Strong technical expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure and Windows Server
Solid networking knowledge (firewalls, switching, routing, Wi-Fi)
Experience with security tooling, backup solutions and endpoint management
Ability to lead technically, influence direction and take ownership
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical capability, a strategic mindset and the confidence to operate as a senior technical authority within a growing business.
Why join?
Senior, influential role within a growing managed services provider
Direct involvement in long-term technical and business strategy
Opportunity to shape standards, mentor engineers and improve services
Clear progression as the organisation continues to expand
Apply now to step into a senior technical leadership role where your expertise will directly influence growth, strategy and service excellence