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3rd Line IT Service Desk Engineer

Job in Winchester, Hampshire County, SO23, England, UK
Listing for: Guardian Jobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Support, Systems Administrator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Role Overview

Full-Time, Permanent.

Our client is on the lookout for a talented 3rd Line IT Engineer to join their growing vibrant and collaborative Service Desk team. You'll be working alongside a close-knit group of four skilled Engineers who are passionate about delivering exceptional support and solving problems together and independently.

Location:

Whiteley

As a member of their team, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and guide Junior Engineers, helping them grow while making a real impact on the team's success. They foster a supportive environment and fully invest in your growth with tailored training, progression plans, and plenty of opportunities to advance your career.

In a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, they are committed to giving you the tools and support you need to thrive. The role includes an on-call rotation once a month.

Benefits Of Working For Our Client
  • A competitive salary.
  • Training opportunities set out with a clear training structure.
  • Progressive working environment with access to voice your opinions to decision makers.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Your birthday off.
  • Flexi health plan cover and access to a range of Health Benefits.
  • IT Purchasing Scheme.
  • Company Pension.
  • An active Social Committee who plans monthly competitions and events.
  • A brilliant breakout room with free breakfast and a pool table.
Duties and Responsibilities of Our Client’s 3rd Line IT Service Desk Engineer
  • Advanced Technical Support:
    Provide expert-level technical support to address complex issues escalated from lower tiers (1st and 2nd line support). This may involve troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related problems.
  • Incident Management:
    Take ownership of escalated incidents, ensuring they are resolved efficiently and effectively within agreed-upon service level agreements.
  • Problem Management:
    Identify underlying root causes of recurring incidents and implement long-term solutions to prevent their recurrence. Conduct thorough root cause analysis and document findings for future reference.
  • Change Management:
    Assess and implement changes to IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Technical Documentation:
    Create and maintain comprehensive documentation.
  • Customer Support:
    Interface with external vendors and third-party service providers to resolve technical issues and procure necessary hardware or software.
  • Training and Mentoring:
    Provide guidance and support to Junior Engineers and support staff.
  • On Call:
    There is an expectation to be on call once a month.
Your Previous Experience
  • Microsoft Windows desktop and server configuration and support experience.
  • Microsoft Exchange On Prem and Online configuration and support experience.
  • Terminal server environment configuration and support experience (Citrix, AVD, RDS).
  • Active Directory configuration and administration.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Group Policy.
  • Strong general networking skills (CLI, Subnetting, NAT).
  • Good understanding of DNS.
  • Router configuration and support experience (Cisco, HP, Draytek).
  • Firewall configuration and support experience (Watchguard, Sonic

    WALL).
  • HP Pro Liant and Dell Power Edge Server Hardware support experience.
  • VMware and Hyper V support experience (VCP an advantage).
  • Storage technologies (NAS, Net Apps, Synology).
  • Strong understanding of Office 365.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Intune.
  • Strong understanding of SSL Certificates.
Essential Skills
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Organisational skills.
  • Results driven with a proven track record.
  • Team player.
  • Self-motivated and proactive.
  • Ability to be resilient and to work under pressure.

Apply today.

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