2nd Line Support Engineer
Wanstor Careers · Bristol, England ·
We are looking for a 2nd Line Support Engineer to join our Wanstor team embedded within the in-house IT team of a multi-site business, providing hands-on operational support across the head office, operational teams and the wider site estate.
The role owns escalated incidents, service requests and technical changes through to resolution, with a strong focus on end-user computing, device lifecycle, Microsoft 365, identity and access, site connectivity and business-critical systems.
Working closely with the customer's IT team, the employer's Customer IT Team and specialist third parties, the postholder supports new starters, movers and leavers, new site and office projects, security remediation and continuous service improvement.
The role requires clear communication with both technical and non-technical colleagues, practical judgement in a fast-moving hospitality environment, and ownership of dependencies such as suppliers, hardware logistics and user availability.
What You'll Do Act as the on-site escalation point for the customer's IT team and Wanstor's Service Desk, owning complex incidents, requests and changes across head office and a multi-site estate. Provide hands-on support for end-user devices (mainly Windows laptops and desktops), including build, deployment, troubleshooting, repair, replacement and secure disposal.
Administer Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint) so users can work effectively across email, collaboration and file services. Manage identities and access in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including joiners, movers, leavers, group membership, MFA and licence assignments.
Use Intune/Autopilot, Group Policy, MDM tools and Apple Business Manager to enrol devices, deploy software and policies, and monitor endpoint compliance. Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, DHCP and telephony issues, working with network teams and third parties where needed.
Support business-critical site technology such as EPoS systems, payment terminals, printers and meeting-room AV. Contribute to new site openings, office moves, migrations and technology rollouts. Investigate endpoint vulnerabilities and security alerts, implement fixes and coordinate remediation with internal teams and suppliers.
Maintain build guides, troubleshooting playbooks, knowledge base articles and handover documentation. Provide approachable, customer-focused support, explaining technical issues and next steps in plain language. What You'll Need Experience in a 2nd line (or strong 1st line stepping up) support role within an MSP or fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows 10/11, end-user computing and Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive). Hands-on experience administering Active D...