At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide IT support in schools, tackling tech challenges and ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Dynamic IT firm focused on the education sector with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Up to £40,000 salary, commission, hybrid work model, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a vibrant environment across Liverpool and Merseyside.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education by enhancing IT systems and supporting students and staff.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in IT support within education, strong problem-solving skills, and a driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
3 days a week on site in L1 Liverpool & Merseyside & 2 days remote - Must drive/own a car - EDUCATION sector experience essential - 12 month FTC with a view to go permanent after the year - up to £40,000 + commission.
An IT firm is looking for an IT Engineer (Support) with current or very recent experience within the Educational sector (Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Academies, Universities or Colleges) to work in a hybrid model across Liverpool and Merseyside.
Contracted onsite support - minimum 3 days per week. Deliver contracted onsite IT support across the school client base - minimum three days per week on client sites as part of contracted service commitments. Primary contracted base is Liverpool City Centre (L1) with regular travel across Liverpool and Merseyside. Remaining two days per week spent on remote support, reactive client visits, and project delivery.
Skills & Tech:
- Minimum 4 years hands-on experience in a senior IT support or systems engineer role within education.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve server failures independently - OS, hardware, RAID, and virtualisation.
- Strong Active Directory and Group Policy experience - real-world deployment and troubleshooting, not just basic administration.
- Hands-on cyber security experience - incident response, endpoint protection, web filtering, and Cyber Essentials.
- Confident with Microsoft 365 administration across the full suite.
- Solid networking knowledge - VLANs, managed switches, wireless, firewalls, and routing.
- Experience with MDM platforms - Mosyle, Jamf, Intune, or equivalent.
- Able to work completely independently - you do not need supervision to resolve complex technical problems.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle - client sites are spread across Liverpool and Merseyside.
- Strong communication skills - you can explain a complex technical issue to a headteacher clearly and calmly.
Rates depend on experience and client requirements.
Senior IT Engineer in Liverpool employer: Salt Search
Join a forward-thinking IT firm that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid work model that balances on-site support in the vibrant Liverpool City Centre with remote flexibility. With a strong focus on the education sector, we provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth, competitive salaries, and a supportive work culture that encourages continuous learning and development. Experience the unique advantage of working in a dynamic environment where your expertise in IT can make a meaningful impact on schools and educational institutions across Merseyside.
