3rd Line Engineer
Maidstone
£45
Are you an experienced IT professional looking to step into a senior support role? Do you enjoy resolving complex technical issues and supporting colleagues with escalations? Are you confident working with servers, networking, and cloud technologies?
If so, this 3rd Line Engineer opportunity could be a strong fit for you.
The Role
As a 3rd Line Engineer, you will be part of a service desk team handling escalations and advanced troubleshooting. You will work closely with clients to resolve technical issues, provide onsite support where required, and contribute to maintaining a high-quality IT service. You will also play a key role in supporting junior engineers and ensuring service desk standards are consistently met.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing 3rd line escalations across a range of technologies
Providing onsite technical support when required (a driving licence is essential)
Supporting and mentoring junior team members
Maintaining accurate documentation to improve consistency and service delivery
Participating in an on-call rota (with additional pay)
Ensuring KPIs and SLAs are achieved and customer service standards are upheld
What Were Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong technical knowledge, confidence under pressure, and excellent problem-solving skills.
Key skills and experience:
Background in an MSP or IT services environment (preferred)
Strong experience with:
Microsoft 365 / Office 365
Windows Server (20162019)
Virtualisation technologies
Firewalls & networking (IP, switches, routers)
Backup solutions (ideally Veeam)
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to take ownership of issues and see them through to resolution
Flexible and proactive approach to supporting colleagues and clients
Salary & Location
Salary:
£45,000 per annum
Location:
Maidstone (hybrid working available after an initial office-based period)
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 08:30
17:30, with occasional paid overtime and on-call rota
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