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Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Deputy IT Director Newcastle upon Tyne £110,000 - £120,000 + £8,500 Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Excellent Company Benefits Excellent opportunity for an accomplished IT Director or senior Head of IT to join a major national organisation in a highly influential leadership position, shaping and delivering its future technology and digital strategy. This organisation has operated successfully for more than 75 years and has established a significant national presence. It is now investing in the continued modernisation of its technology landscape, creating an opportunity for an experienced IT leader to deliver genuine business-wide transformation. Reporting directly to the Group IT Director, you will help define and deliver the organisation's IT and digital strategy across a complex, multi-site operation. You will lead senior technology functions covering development and infrastructure while acting as a trusted technology advisor to executive and divisional leadership teams. The role will combine strategic transformation with responsibility for dependable day-to-day technology services. You will oversee infrastructure, systems, cyber security, data governance, business continuity, suppliers and major technology programmes. The ideal candidate will have operated as an IT Director, Deputy IT Director or senior Head of IT within a large, multi-site organisation. You will have a proven record of leading major transformation programmes while maintaining secure, reliable and commercially effective IT operations. This is a rare opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a nationally recognised business and play a central role in defining how technology supports its next stage of growth. The Role: Helping define and deliver a Group-wide IT and digital strategy Acting as a senior technology advisor to executive and divisional leadership teams Leading transformation programmes across operational, commercial, finance and customer-facing functions Overseeing infrastructure, networks, systems, development and IT support services Leading and developing the Heads of Development and Infrastructure Improving core ERP, CRM, document management and business systems Establishing strong cyber security, data governance and business continuity frameworks Managing major suppliers, technology contracts and commercial relationships Taking responsibility for IT budgets, return on investment and supplier performance Four days per week based in the Newcastle office, with one day working from home Occasional travel to regional offices and partner locations The Person: Previous experience as an IT Director, Deputy IT Director or senior Head of IT Leadership experience within a large, multi-site organisation Proven experience delivering business-wide IT transformation Strong knowledge of infrastructure, software development and operational IT delivery Experience managing ERP, CRM and integrated enterprise systems Strong understanding of cyber security, data governance and risk management Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, suppliers and contracts Comfortable influencing and advising stakeholders at Board and executive level Strong leadership, change management and team development experience Experience within construction, housebuilding, property or another multi-site industry would be advantageous Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: IT Technician Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award‑winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year‑on‑year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest‑rated firms in the sector. The Role: Express Solicitors are currently looking to appoint an IT Technician to assist the IT team in the day to day and long term function of the company's IT infrastructure. Candidates must have a minimum of two years' experience working within a similar role. Any experience working with Proclaim case management system will be a distinct advantage. The role's main focus will be to ensure the smooth running of the company's IT technical resources and supporting internal staff members with any hardware or software issues. Responsibilities: Administration of in-house software; Desktop support and troubleshooting, Windows 10 environments; Support for deployed printers, scanners and other peripherals across the network; Support for company mobile phones or other mobile devices;· Support for company telecoms system Responsibility for maintaining a comprehensive asset register Support for security systems linked to the IT network. Some travel to branch office (Liverpool) may be required on an ad hoc basis. Person Specification: A minimum of 12 months experience working within IT Support. Knowledge of Windows based operating systems and troubleshooting common problems. Understanding of network infrastructure and technology. Understanding of computer hardware and peripherals. Analytical and problem solving skills are essential across a broad spectrum of ICT disciplines. Ability to prioritise work received via telephone, email and helpdesk based on business or user impact. Strong communication skills and the capability to deal firmly with external support contractors to ensure levels of service are attained at all times. Excellent organisation and time management skills . Must understand the concept of internal customers and ensure that internal stakeholders remain confident in the ability of the firm's systems to deliver. Knowledge of Proclaim case management and experience of working with software provider Eclipse would be a distinct advantage Experience of IP telephone systems e.g. Ringcentral is desirable Experience of working in the legal industry is advantageous Salary & Hours: Salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience The working hours are 9:30am to 6:30pm Monday-Thursday and 9:30am to 6pm Friday. Benefits: On-site Working 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.

Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems. CGI is a leading provider of ground segment software and IT for space missions. We support some of the most advanced satellite systems in the world, designing and supporting ground segment command and data processing systems, as well as network architecture. This is an opportunity to join a growing team supporting the development of operational mission-critical systems. We are looking for an architect, who has an existing background in Communications or Space Technology, to support ground segment software and network solutions developed with our SatCom customers. Our solutions cover network management, operations support, and mission planning, often using cutting edge optimization techniques. This role will be hybrid, based in Leatherhead, Reading, London, Bristol or Leicester as base-office. Some short trips to Europe may be required for customer meetings. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership: * Create and maintain technical documentation and ensure customer networks are documented as part of project handovers * Install, configure, fault find, report and maintain routers, switches and firewalls * completion of site surveys to enable installation * Rack, charger and telecoms equipment installation and commissioning to an excellent standard * Create Health and Safety documentation such as RAMS, POWRA to ensure H&S measures are adhered to. Core competencies, knowledge and experience: * Proven experience in monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network and system environments. * Strong background in IP networking, including CCNA-level knowledge, WAN, LAN, and MPLS. * Hands-on experience with Nokia platforms, including Nokia SAR-H and Nokia NFM-P. * Excellent understanding of routing, switching, and data networking principles. * Experience working with XTran technology. * Proficient in using Microsoft Visio for network and technical diagramming. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

This role requires you to be eligible to hold UK Security Clearance and be willing to undergo the clearance process. This position will be site-based five days a week at a location to be confirmed. Candidates should be prepared to travel and stay away from home where required. Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered. Possible locations include: Glasgow Edinburgh Cardiff Liverpool Belfast Leeds Newcastle At CGI, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering secure, high-performance infrastructure that supports some of the UK's most mission-critical systems. As a Field Infrastructure Engineer, you'll help build resilient cloud and on-premise environments that enable innovation, operational excellence and secure service delivery. Working alongside clients, partners and highly skilled technical teams, you'll take ownership of complex infrastructure challenges, deliver innovative solutions and continue to develop your career within a collaborative and supportive environment. CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We design, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems that help keep the UK safe and secure. We combine proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery and deep technical expertise across multiple industries to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients. We work collaboratively with global technology partners, innovative SMEs and academia to deliver the right solution for every challenge. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 and named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent pension, private healthcare and our unique share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching), making you a CGI Partner, not just an employee. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Join us and you'll become part of a friendly, supportive network of experts who will help you develop your skills and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Job Title: Comms Maintenance Engineer Location: Field-based role, St Asaph, Denbighshire, North Wales Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, with On Call weekend support on rotation. 5 days per week, 8.5 hours per day during these times inc. a 30-minute lunch break. Who are we: Flotek Group is one of the fastest-growing Tech Companies in the UK, providing IT, Cybersecurity and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. With sales and support locations across the country, our ambitious growth is driven by our core values and fundamental principles. We deliver every product and service with expertise, passion, and heart. When you join Flotek Group you join our "Purple Army" and become part of a team driven by a set of values that guide our every interaction, both with each other and with our partners. We enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced working environment, where we can expect to learn to be exceptional, earn trust through actions and receive recognition when our work gets a "Wow!" About The Role: We are seeking a Comms Maintenance Engineer (2nd Line) to provide advanced support across our VoIP, connectivity, and data networking services. This role is responsible for handling escalated incidents from the Comms Helpdesk and ensuring timely and effective resolution of more complex technical issues. This is a Field-based role, completing required site visits where issues cannot be resolved remotely. Key Responsibilities: Incident Management (Advanced Comms): Diagnose and resolve escalated telecoms and connectivity incidents in line with ITIL best practice. Service Level Management: Manage tickets within SLA, ensuring accurate updates, detailed diagnostics, and clear resolution notes. Ownership & Escalation Control: Take full ownership of escalated incidents and avoid unnecessary re-escalation. Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve complex issues across VoIP platforms, SIP, call routing, QoS, routers, firewalls, and connectivity services. Supplier & Carrier Coordination: Work with third-party providers and carriers to progress and resolve faults. Site Visits (Escalations): Attend customer sites where remote resolution is not possible. Installations & Changes: Support installations and system changes requiring specialist knowledge. Knowledge & Continual Improvement: Document fixes and contribute to knowledge base improvements. Service Communication: Provide clear, professional updates and manage customer expectations effectively. Out-of-Hours & On-Call Support: Support telecoms services during scheduled weekend or out-of-hours cover, following escalation paths for major incidents. Customer Experience Excellence: Deliver a reliable, professional support service, focused on minimising disruption and maintaining high customer satisfaction (CSAT/NPS). What we're looking for: Experience in a telecoms or MSP environment in a 2nd line or specialist role. Strong understanding of SIP, RTP, NAT and VoIP systems. Experience with routing, switching, VLANs and QoS. Ability to diagnose complex issues across network and voice layers. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to prioritise workload and manage escalated tickets effectively. Full UK driving licence (clean). Benefits: Inclusive EMI Share Equity Scheme - own a slice of the 'Purple Pie'. 21 Days Holiday increasing to 25 with 4 years of service (+ bank holidays) Birthday day off. Additional day off for personal life milestones. "Give Back Day" for supporting a charity of your choice. Perkbox discounts across shopping, gyms, restaurants and more. Regular social events and team-building opportunities. Career growth pathways into senior communications or network engineering. Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Telecoms Maintenance Technician, Telecoms Engineer, Comms Engineer, Field Based Telecoms Engineer, 2 Line Engineer, 2 Line Support Technician, MSP Engineer, Telecommunications Support Technician will also be considered for this role.

Job Title: IT Support Engineer Location: In Person, Potters Bar (EN6) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience + benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full Time We are looking for an experienced individual to join our technical support desk team. You will be responsible for providing first class technical support to our wide customer base of thousands of users across hundreds of different businesses in varying sectors but primarily financial, legal and other professional services as well as property, hospitality and retail. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, solid technical and problem-solving skills and helpdesk experience providing support to end users as well as being well versed in Microsoft based project and systems implementations, upgrades and migrations. What will I be doing: You will spend the majority of your time in the office, remotely supporting customers via email and telephone using our remote support software and ticketing system. Once you have familiarised yourself with our customer setups and documentation systems, you will occasionally need to attend customer sites to provide face-to-face support and assistance with projects. Requirements: Experience within an IT Services company or internal helpdesk environment supporting users remotely and in-person Confident verbal and written communicator with both clients and colleagues Self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to prioritise and execute tasks under pressure. Thrive on understanding and being aware of new and current technologies. Ability to research new products and information around technical solutions that resolve client issues. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Hyper-V, Microsoft Office 365 and Windows Server and Desktop operating systems. Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, experience configuring firewalls, switches and wireless access points and networks Overall appreciation of client system security, requirements and proven experience with relevant software and hardware solutions Who will I be working for: Founded in 2010 we are a growing Managed Support Provider that is devoted to providing the highest levels of support to businesses in London and Hertfordshire. Our close-knit team work in an open plan office with an informal atmosphere. A collaborative approach is always encouraged, and we try to make it a fun and productive place to work, where everyone can always learn new things. Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter. Due to the immediate nature of the role the company is unable to offer sponsorship so all candidates must already reside in, and possess the Right to Work in, the UK Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Infrastructure Engineer, 2nd Line Infrastructure Engineer, 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer, 2nd Line Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support, ICT Systems Engineer, IT Technician, IT Service Desk Technician, 3rd Line Support, 2nd Line Support Technician, Technical Support Engineer, Technical Support, IT Support, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, ICT Technician, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Full Time, Permanent UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: Are you an experienced Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Level in Further Education? Do you want to help shape a new multimillion-pound centre for Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction? Join our School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction as a Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE). You'll deliver inspiring, inclusive teaching across areas such as Hardware, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies, supporting students to succeed in: BTEC Level 2 Information & Creative Technology *BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing (RQF) *Digital T Levels * Access to HE Computer Science What We're Looking For: A degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent) is required. A teaching qualification is not essential for the role, as full support will be provided to help you achieve it. You'll bring credible computing expertise-through industry experience or strong technical skills-and the ability to design engaging, blended learning. We're particularly interested in applicants with hands-on skills in hardware setup, networking, and cybersecurity, including configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT systems. In return, you'll join a collaborative, innovative department that values professional growth and employer engagement to keep learning relevant and career-focused. If you're ready to help students gain the skills the digital economy demands, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Teachers' Pension SchemeEmployer Contributions - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Thursday 30 July 2026. Interview Date - Monday 17 August 2026. Please click APPLY to be emailed a link to the role on our Careers site, where you need to complete our application form in order to be considered. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Cloud Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: IT Specialist Team Leader Location: Pencoed, South Wales (in office) Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, with On Call weekend support on rotation. 5 days per week, 8 hours per day during these times with a 30-minute lunch break) About Flotek: Flotek Group are a fast-growing Tech Company based throughout the UK providing IT and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. We have regional sales and support locations across the UK. Our ambitious growth is focused around our crucial values and fundamental rules, with every product and service delivered with expertise, passion and heart. About the role: We are looking for a highly motivated and technically capable Team Leader to lead Flotek's IT Specialist function. You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, development and performance of our 2nd Line Engineers, 3rd Line Engineers and Maintenance Engineers, ensuring technical incidents, service requests and proactive maintenance activities are delivered to the highest standards. The successful candidate will combine strong technical capability with excellent leadership skills, helping drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and exceptional partner experiences. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & People Management Lead, coach and develop IT Specialist Engineers and Maintenance Engineers. Conduct regular one-to-ones, probation reviews and performance discussions. Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members. Create personal development plans and technical growth pathways for engineers. Promote accountability, ownership and a positive team culture. Specialist Queue Management Oversee all 2nd Line, 3rd Line and Maintenance ticket queues. Ensure tickets are prioritised correctly and worked within agreed SLAs. Manage workload distribution based on skillset, capacity and business priorities. Monitor ticket backlog, ticket ageing and escalation trends. Ensure engineers maintain high-quality ticket updates and documentation. Technical Escalation Management Act as the primary escalation point for complex and high-impact technical incidents. Support engineers with troubleshooting across Microsoft 365, Azure, Networking, Servers, Security and Infrastructure technologies. Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis activities. Work with third-party vendors and partners where escalation is required. Ensure critical and major incidents are managed effectively through to resolution. Maintenance & Proactive Services Management Lead Flotek's Maintenance Engineering function. Ensure completion of scheduled maintenance visits and preventative maintenance activities. Monitor patch compliance, system health checks and proactive monitoring activities. Drive initiatives that reduce reactive support demand through proactive service improvements. Ensure maintenance activities are documented and reported accurately. Service Quality & Continuous Improvement Maintain high levels of service quality and partner satisfaction. Review repeat incidents and implement preventative solutions. Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements and service optimisation. Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures and knowledge base articles. Work closely with Service Leadership to improve operational performance. KPI & Performance Management Monitor and report on:Response SLA Performance Resolution SLA Performance Ticket Backlog Ticket Ageing Escalation Volumes Re-open Rates Team Utilisation CSAT Performance Produce regular performance reports for the Head of Service. Identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with Helpdesk Team Leaders to ensure effective ticket escalation and workload balancing. Support service reviews, operational meetings and major incident reviews. Assist with onboarding of new partners and technical projects. Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers and partners. Customer Experience Excellence Ensure every engineer delivers a professional, consistent and customer-focused service. Support achievement of company CSAT and NPS objectives. Act as an escalation point for partner concerns and service issues. Drive a culture of ownership and exceptional service delivery. What We're looking for: Previous experience leading technical support teams within an MSP environment. Minimum 5 years' experience supporting Microsoft-based environments. Strong experience across:Microsoft 365 Azure Active Directory Windows Server Networking Cyber Security Technologies Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience using HaloPSA or similar PSA platforms. Experience producing and interpreting service performance metrics. Full UK Driving Licence. Benefits: Staff Share Equity Scheme New Customer Referral Incentive Onsite Parking 21 Days Holiday increasing to 25 with 4 years of service (+ Bank Holidays) Perkbox Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Ongoing Training & Certification Support Career Development Opportunities Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, IT Team Leader, IT Manager, IT Supervisor, IT Technician, IT Support Technician, Technical Support, IT Support, IT Systems Support, 2nd Line Technical Support Advisor, 2nd Line Technical Support Analyst, IT Service Engineer, may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Comms Helpdesk Technician (Desk-Based) Location: Office-based role, Pencoed, Bridgend, South Wales Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, with On-Call weekend support on rotation. 5 days per week, 8.5 hours per day during these times including a 30-minute lunch break) Who are we: Flotek Group is one of the fastest-growing Tech Companies in the UK, providing IT, Cybersecurity and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. With sales and support locations across the country, our ambitious growth is driven by our core values and fundamental principles. We deliver every product and service with expertise, passion, and heart. About The Role: We are seeking a Comms Helpdesk Technician to provide high-quality remote support across our VoIP, connectivity, and data networking and Wi-Fi services. This desk-based role is ideal for an experienced 1st Line Technician in Comms or IT technician with strong troubleshooting skills, good customer communication, and a desire to progress within the communications engineering field. You will act as a key point of contact on our helpdesk for comms-related queries, taking inbound calls from customers who require technical assistance and immediately triaging their calls with a view to helping and close that ticket. If you are unable to assist, you will be responsible taking all relevant information from the client and escalating where appropriate and ensuring outstanding service delivery for both our internal teams and partner environments. Key Responsibilities: Incident Management: Act as the first point of contact for customers, logging, categorising, and prioritising incidents and service requests in line with ITIL best practice. Service Level Management: Manage and resolve tickets in accordance with agreed SLAs, ensuring timely responses, clear progress updates, and accurate resolution records. Ownership & Escalation Control: Take end-to-end ownership of tickets, focusing on First Contact Resolution (FCR), and escalating to 2nd/3rd Line teams where required with clear diagnostic information. Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues across VoIP platforms, SIP trunks, hosted telephony, firewalls, routers, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi and broadband services (FTTC/FTTP/SoGEA). Supplier & Carrier Management: Engage and manage third-party providers (e.g. ISPs, VoIP platforms, carriers), ensuring effective fault escalation, progress tracking, and accountability. Event, Monitoring & Major Incident Support: Investigate alerts, outages, and performance issues (e.g. latency, jitter, packet loss), supporting major incident response and service restoration. Knowledge Management & Documentation: Maintain and enhance technical documentation, known error records, and Knowledge Base articles related to telecoms and networking solutions. Collaboration & Service Improvement: Work closely with IT and Comms Specialists to improve processes, reduce escalations, and strengthen service delivery across the business. Service Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and professional communication with customers and stakeholders throughout the incident lifecycle, ensuring a positive service experience. Operational Tooling: Effectively use ticketing systems, RMM tools, and third-party platforms to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and maintain data accuracy. Out-of-Hours Support: Provide support for telecoms and connectivity services during scheduled weekend shifts, escalating to on-call specialists in line with defined processes. Customer Experience Excellence: Provide a professional, reliable support service focused on minimising disruption and maintaining strong customer satisfaction (CSAT/NPS). What we're looking for: Have an ICT and/or Telecoms background with service desk experience is essential Basic understanding of SIP, RTP, NAT, and VoIP fundamentals. Basic knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, and firewall concepts. Engineering Mindset and a keen desire towards problem-solving and ability to diagnose issues logically. Excellent communication skills with a customer-first mindset. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced helpdesk environment. Desire to grow skills and progress toward more advanced comms engineering roles. Exposure to hosted VoIP platforms (e.g., Yealink, Gamma, Horizon, CallSwitch, etc.) Experience with DrayTek, Unifi, Aruba, or similar networking solutions. Benefits: Inclusive EMI Share Equity Scheme - own a slice of the 'Purple Pie'. 21 Days Holiday increasing to 25 with 4 years of service (+ bank holidays) Birthday day off. Additional day off for personal life milestones. "Give Back Day" for supporting a charity of your choice. Perkbox discounts across shopping, gyms, restaurants and more. Regular social events and team-building opportunities. Career growth pathways into senior communications or network engineering. Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Telecoms Service Desk Technician, Comms Support, 2nd Line Support, 2nd Line Helpdesk Engineer, Technical Support, Helpdesk Support Technician, Fault Desk, Telecoms Service Desk and Telecommunications Support Technician will also be considered for this role.