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: Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education by enhancing IT systems and supporting students and staff.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in IT support, strong problem-solving skills, and education sector experience required.
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 employer: Salt
Join a forward-thinking IT firm that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid work model that balances on-site support in Liverpool and Merseyside 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. Our commitment to employee well-being and career advancement makes us an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the educational landscape.
