IT Support Engineer - Field Based
LOCATION: South of UK - Applicants should ideally be based within or close to the Taunton / Bridgwater / Yeovil region
Company vehicle and fuel costs are provided.
6 month rolling contract
Role Overview
As a Field Service Engineer, you will provide onsite technical support across a range of customer environments throughout the South of the UK. The role involves a combination of hardware break-fix, deskside support, hands-and-feet services, and advanced printer/MFP repair. You will be expected to work independently, manage your own schedule effectively, and deliver consistently high service standards.
Key Responsibilities
Hardware Break-Fix & Maintenance
Diagnose and repair faults on laptops (primarily Lenovo), desktops and AIO devices, and printers/MFPs (including intrusive/advanced repairs)
Carry out component-level replacements (RAM, SSD, system boards, PSUs, etc.)
Perform preventative maintenance on IT equipment
Printer & MFP Repair
Carry out intrusive and diagnostic-level repairs on printers and MFP devices
Diagnose faults at component/board level (e.g. fusers, rollers, power units, controllers)
Perform strip-down, repair, and rebuild of devices where required
This is a mandatory requirement. Applicants without proven experience in intrusive MFP/printer repair will not be considered.
Deskside Support
Provide onsite end-user support for Windows environments, Microsoft 365 applications, and peripherals
Support onboarding and offboarding (device builds, swaps, collections)
Troubleshoot user-reported incidents through to resolution
Hands & Feet Support (Networking & Infrastructure)
Provide basic networking support including patching and cabling and rack/stack activities
Assist remote teams with troubleshooting and installations
Support IT and comms room organisation
Customer Experience
Deliver a consistently high level of customer service
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users
Represent the company professionally at all times
Travel
This is a highly mobile role requiring extensive travel between customer sites. The role will also require site backfill cover at customer locations when needed, including short-term and planned cover assignments. Flexibility for early starts and late finishes will be required to meet business and customer needs.
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 3 years field service experience
Strong experience in IT hardware break-fix, deskside support, and intrusive printer/MFP repair (essential)
Proven ability to diagnose and repair hardware faults independently
Solid understanding of Windows OS and Microsoft 365
Essential Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence (maximum 3 penalty points)
Willingness to undertake significant travel and driving
Flexibility to work early starts and late finishes where required
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong time management and organisational skills
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
Must either hold current SC clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain SC clearance
Desirable Skills
Lenovo or other OEM certifications
Experience with IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) services
Experience supporting multi-site contracts
ABOUT US:
A&O IT Group is an award-winning, fast-growth, global IT services and cyber security consultancy operating in over 130 countries. A&O IT Group is proud to sit within the Stock Exchange's Top 1000 most inspirational companies in the UK.
- Department
- Field
- Locations
- Bridgwater
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Hourly salary
- £17 - £19
- Employment type
- Contract