Service Desk Engineer

Company: Proactive Appointments
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Location: Thatcham
Job Description:

Overview

Are you passionate about technology and delivering exceptional customer service? We’re looking for a Level 1 Service Desk Engineer to join a growing Managed Services team, providing first-line IT support to a diverse range of business clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-2 years’ IT support experience who is looking to develop their technical skills within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary: £28,000-£29,000 per annum

Responsibilities

  • Providing first-line technical support via phone, email and remote support tools.
  • Managing user accounts across Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
  • Troubleshooting Windows 10/11 and Microsoft Office issues.
  • Supporting networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP and email-related issues.
  • Managing support tickets in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring effective prioritisation and queue management.
  • Assisting with device builds, deployments and general system maintenance.
  • Accurately documenting incidents, resolutions and updates within the ticketing system.
  • Escalating more complex issues where required while maintaining ownership through to resolution.

About You

You’ll have a genuine enthusiasm for IT, enjoy solving technical problems and thrive in a customer-focused environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • 1-2 years’ experience in an IT Support or Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment (strong candidates with transferable experience will also be considered).
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple support requests.

Technical Knowledge

You’ll have experience with:

  • Active Directory
  • Windows Server (2012 onwards)
  • Windows 10/11
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP and email)

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

  • Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Microsoft Teams
  • SharePoint Online
  • VoIP systems (particularly Gamma)
  • Apple device support
  • ConnectWise
  • ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+/Network+ or Microsoft certifications

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £28,000-£29,000
  • 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Birthday off every year
  • Company pension
  • Holiday buy-back scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Rewards & Recognition scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for training and career progression

If you’re looking to build your career within a fast-paced Managed Services environment and enjoy working with a variety of technologies, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your IT career.

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Posted: July 20th, 2026