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Job Title:
IT Service Desk Engineer Location:
Huddersfield Grammar, Luck Lane, Huddersfield, HD1 4QX Salary:
£17,500 per annum Hours:
18.75 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract:
Permanent | 52 weeks Start:
November 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Role Purpose
Are you an experienced IT professional who enjoys solving problems, supporting users, and working with a wide range of technologies?
We're looking for an IT Service Desk Engineer to join our growing IT team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical issues, work with modern cloud technologies, and play a key role in delivering a reliable, high-quality IT service across a busy organisation.
You'll be far more than a helpdesk technician. As a trusted technical specialist, you'll support colleagues onsite and remotely, tackle complex challenges, contribute to infrastructure improvements, and help shape the future of our IT services.
If you're passionate about technology, thrive in a hands-on environment, and enjoy making a genuine difference through excellent support, we'd love to hear from you.
What you will be doing
Providing 2nd line technical support for a wide range of IT systems and users
Troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware, software, network, and cloud-related issues
Supporting Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Active Directory, Google Workspace, and business-critical applications
Managing user accounts, permissions, and device deployments
Supporting laptops, mobile devices, printers, telephony, and network infrastructure
Using Microsoft Intune and/or Jamf to manage and maintain devices
Identifying trends, investigating recurring issues, and driving service improvements
Contributing to IT projects, technology rollouts, and continuous improvement initiatives
Acting as an escalation point and technical expert within the support team
What you will bring
You'll be a proactive IT professional who enjoys solving problems and delivering an excellent customer experience.
Experience in an IT Support, Service Desk, Desktop Support, or IT Engineer role
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure AD, and Windows environments
Experience supporting cloud services, hardware, software, and end-user devices
Good understanding of networking technologies, including LAN/WAN and Cisco Meraki
Experience with device management platforms such as Intune or Jamf
Knowledge of IT security and cyber security best practices
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach
About Blenheim Schools
Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every pupil. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.
We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.
Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for pupils and families.
We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year .
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales .
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