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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 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: 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: 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.