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2nd Line Service Desk Technician

  • Location: Warrington, WA3 6GR
  • Salary: Dependant on experience
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 20 days ago

  • Sector: Nuclear
  • Contact: Joanna Davies
  • Contact Email: joanna.davies@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Duration: Initial 6 months contract, Likely to go beyond
  • Start Date: 17 December 2025
  • Expiry Date: 16 January 2026
  • Job Ref: V-322879-2

On behalf of our client, NRL Recruitment are looking for a 2nd Line Services Desk Technician for work in the Warrington area.

Duration: Initially 6 months, likely to go beyond
Start: asap
Location: Warrington
Full Time On Site, no hybrid or remote working.
You will need to be able to get BPSS clearance (need to have been in the UK for 3 years)

About the Opportunity 

We are seeking a dynamic and customer-focused Second-Line IT Support Technician to join our clients team at their UK Head Quarters, situated at Birchwood Park, Warrington.  The other location is Theale, near Reading.

You will be the local and friendly face of IT, providing essential on-site support to end-users, ensuring smooth and efficient technology operations.

This role requires a proactive individual with excellent problem-solving skills, a passion for customer service, and a willingness to contribute to a collaborative and positive work environment.

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Key Responsibilities

  • General End-User IT Support

  • Provide first-line technical support to end-users via ticketing system, drop-ins, and scheduled Tech Bars

  • Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues, including device swap-outs

  • Deliver technical training and education to end-users during Tech Bar sessions

  • Provide VIP support to key stakeholders.

  • Technical Troubleshooting

  • End User Compute (EUC), Networking, Applications, Printing, Unified Communications, including meeting room facilities (video conferencing), fixed and mobile telephony, video conferencing (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Zoom)

  • Act as local "hands & eyes" support for second and third-line support colleagues and external partners

  • Assist with IT security incidents

  • Collaborate with the Facilities Management team to maintain on-site service and physical security, e.g. building access control / building management system (BMS)

  • Manage stock inventory of IT equipment

  • General ticket management, ensuring all tickets are dealt with in a timely and professional manner

  • Service Improvement and Collaboration:

  • Proactively suggest and implement service improvements

  • Participate in the Business Relationship Management function


Essential Skills and Attributes

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

  • A "can-do" attitude and a positive, enthusiastic approach

  • Willingness to undertake funded and self-paced training, to enhance skills & experience

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Professional and presentable demeanor

  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users

  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment

  • Ability to work well under pressure

  • A fun and engaging attitude

  • Experience with IT ticketing systems

  • Basic networking knowledge

  • Experience with EUC environments and management platforms (e.g. SCCM, inTune, Active Directory)

  • Cloud Platform experience, particularly Microsoft Azure

  • Strong Microsoft 365 (inc. Office 365) skills and experience

  • Experience with Video Conferencing and telephony systems.


About NRL
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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