Temporary Field Operations Engineer - 6 Month Duration
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Day Rate: £161 - £173 (£42k - £45k equiv)
Hours: 40 per week
Base: Croydon
Travel: Nationwide (regular & reactive travel to client sites required)
We're recruiting a highly capable Field Operations Engineer for a 6-month assignment supporting technical deployments and on-site IT operations across multiple UK locations. This is a hands-on, field-based role ideal for someone who thrives on variety, problem-solving and delivering robust infrastructure solutions in fast-moving environments.
The Role
You'll be the technical backbone of field operations-deploying, maintaining, and optimising IT infrastructure across sites nationwide. Working closely with network engineers, contractors, and local teams, you'll ensure equipment is installed correctly, systems stay stable, and users receive high-quality support.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Deployment
Execute on-site technical setups across centre locations
Rack and cable servers, switches, and associated hardware
Support installation and initial configuration with network engineers
Oversee contractor activity to ensure compliance with project specs
Travel across the UK (and occasionally abroad) to support deployments
Maintenance & Support
Maintain OS and application installations, including security patching
Monitor and maintain cooling systems, PDUs, UPS units and other infra
Support user account and permission management
Troubleshoot and maintain printers, scanners, biometric kits, kiosks and other devices
Upgrade and optimise existing infrastructure to improve performance
Surveillance & Endpoint Management
Set up and maintain surveillance systems (QVR Pro, livestreams, access control)
Manage inventory, user accounts, and mobile devices
Ensure regular endpoint updates and security patching
Procurement & Asset Management
Procure IT equipment and manage timely delivery
Maintain accurate asset records and inventory
Source hardware and prepare buying lists in collaboration with Procurement
Other Duties
Liaise with vendors for service contracts and maintenance
Participate in audits and support remediation actions
Escalate incidents and highlight risks appropriately
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent training
2+ years' experience in systems engineering or similar technical roles
Strong hands-on experience with IT deployments, cabling and hardware setup
Experience with routers and switches (required)
VMware or other virtualisation experience (required)
MS Active Directory experience (required)
Knowledge of: Linux (RHEL/Debian), Bash, VMware, Windows Server, PowerShell, Windows 11, macOS
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Comfortable working in international and multicultural environments
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