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Full job descriptionIT Support Engineer – Immediate Start – Short-Term Contract – Stoke-on-Trent
VIQU have partnered with an organisation providing IT services to schools cross the UK, who require an onsite IT Support Engineer to provide short-term cover for a school based in Stoke-on-Trent.
As IT Support Engineer, you will support a busy school environment, acting as the sole day-to-day IT presence while being backed by an external MSP. The focus is hands-on desk-side support, classroom technology, and ensuring teaching staff and students can operate without disruption.
Role Responsibilities
*Act as the sole onsite IT Support Engineer, providing day-to-day support across the school
*Deliver desk-side and 2nd line support to staff and students
*Support classroom technology and AV, including interactive screens and display connectivity
*Provide timely support to teaching staff to ensure lessons run smoothly
*Carry out basic IT housekeeping, including device and server patching
Key Skills and Experience Required
*Proven experience as an IT Support Engineer in a Windows-based environment
*Strong desk-side / 2nd line support experience:
*End-user devices (Windows laptops/desktops)
*Active Directory
*Intune
*Classroom and AV technology
*M365, Exchange, Teams support
*Comfortable working independently as the sole onsite engineer
*Good working knowledge of networking fundamentals (Aruba Wi-Fi, switches)
*Experience working in schools or educational environments is highly desirable
*Ability to communicate clearly with non-technical users
*Clear Enhanced DBS required prior to starting
VIQU have partnered with an organisation providing IT services to schools cross the UK, who require an onsite IT Support Engineer to provide short-term cover for a school based in Stoke-on-Trent.
As IT Support Engineer, you will support a busy school environment, acting as the sole day-to-day IT presence while being backed by an external MSP. The focus is hands-on desk-side support, classroom technology, and ensuring teaching staff and students can operate without disruption.
Role Responsibilities
*Act as the sole onsite IT Support Engineer, providing day-to-day support across the school
*Deliver desk-side and 2nd line support to staff and students
*Support classroom technology and AV, including interactive screens and display connectivity
*Provide timely support to teaching staff to ensure lessons run smoothly
*Carry out basic IT housekeeping, including device and server patching
Key Skills and Experience Required
*Proven experience as an IT Support Engineer in a Windows-based environment
*Strong desk-side / 2nd line support experience:
*End-user devices (Windows laptops/desktops)
*Active Directory
*Intune
*Classroom and AV technology
*M365, Exchange, Teams support
*Comfortable working independently as the sole onsite engineer
*Good working knowledge of networking fundamentals (Aruba Wi-Fi, switches)
*Experience working in schools or educational environments is highly desirable
*Ability to communicate clearly with non-technical users
*Clear Enhanced DBS required prior to starting
Role details:
*Job role: IT Support Engineer
*Start: ASAP / Immediate
*Job type: 4 weeks’ initial contract
*Rate: £180 – £190 per day
*IR35 status: Inside IR35
*Location: Stoke-on-Trent
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