IT Support Engineer | Swindon | Up to £32,000 + 25 days holiday + pension + staff discounts
If you're open to the idea of taking the next step in your career, this opportunity offers a unique chance to join a prestigious organisation that will enhance your professional profile and broaden your skillset. Whether you're actively seeking a change or simply curious about what else is out there, this is an excellent role worth exploring.
We’re representing a top-tier, independent education institution based near Swindon. This is a full-time, on-site IT Support Engineer role where you’ll combine your technical expertise with a people-first approach. You'll provide day-to-day support to staff and students while also playing a key role in delivering IT training and contributing to a forward-thinking IT strategy.
The Role
You’ll be the go-to person for 1st line support, user onboarding, training, and helping to shape how technology is used across a large, diverse organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Resolving hardware, software, printer, and network issues (1st line)
Supporting Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11, Google Workspace, and Teams
Managing user accounts in Active Directory, M365, and RBAC
Supporting mobile devices, applying MDM policies (e.g., Intune)
Delivering basic IT training to users (1:1 and group settings)
Onboarding new staff and ensuring access permissions are accurate
Updating asset registers, tracking software licenses and renewals
Escalating complex issues appropriately and documenting solutions
Working closely with second-line engineers and the wider IT team
Supporting a change management process with minimal disruption
What You'll Need to Succeed
Essential Skills & Experience:
Solid 1st line support experience, ideally in a Windows-based environment
Confidence supporting and administering Microsoft 365 apps and services
Strong understanding of Active Directory, user provisioning, and permissions
Basic knowledge of networking: DHCP, DNS, IP troubleshooting
Excellent communication skills, you’ll be training and supporting users regularly
A customer-first mindset, someone who enjoys helping others and solving problems
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative IT team
Desirable (Nice to Have):
Experience working in a school, college or other educational environment
Familiarity with Cisco switches/routers, firewalls, or VLANs
Knowledge of Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, or MDM tools
Experience supporting HyperV or VMware environments
Understanding of network security principles (VPNs, RBAC, MFA)
CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
Why This Role Is Different
Up to £32,000 salary depending on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays + pension + staff discounts
A well-known, prestigious organisation that will impress on your CV
A role with variety, from break/fix support to delivering training sessions
Gorgeous on-site location near Swindon, a unique setting with state-of-the-art facilities
A team that values curiosity, innovation, and user experience
Real opportunities for growth, training, and skill development
Recruiter: Callum Thompson