Level 2 Service Desk Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Service Desk Engineer - 2nd Line - Milton Keynes
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Service Desk Engineer to join us in Milton Keynes. This is a great role for someone who is confident operating at 2nd line level, who wants to have the opportunity to develop into a 3rd line position (and beyond!)
On top of a varied client base, we offer a structured and clear progression pathway supported by learning and exam support in skill areas such as Microsoft or VMWare. Whether through self-paced online courses or provider-led training sessions, we ensure that all employees have access to valuable learning and progression opportunities.
Salary & Benefits
The budgeted salary for this role is between £30,000 - £38,000 pear year depending on experience, plus our benefits.
Hybrid working
We recognise the benefits that remote and flexible working brings.
We operate a hybrid working policy that allows our employees to balance time in the office and time from home. Each team within our organisation can decide how to implement this policy. If you have any questions after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Responsibilities:
This is a diverse technical support position where you will be empowered to provide technical support to a wide range of clients. Some of your day-to-day activities will include:
Providing software, hardware and network support to multiple customers
Performing diagnoses and guide users through step-by-step solutions
Working with both technical and non-technical audiences on reaching swift and effective solutions
Facilitating one-to-one end user training, as required
Ensuring technical documentation is maintained
Escalating technical issues to 3rd line level, as required
Striving to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and support
Qualifications & Experience:
The right candidate for this role will have:
Professional experience of operating at 2nd line IT support level
Experience of supporting SME organisations in an IT support capacity, ideally in a managed services setting
Familiarity with working in in SLA-driven environment to meet customer and contract expectations
The technical skills areas relevant for this role includes:
Microsoft Office and 365 (inclusive of Azure, Intune, SharePoint)
Exchange technologies (Outlook)
Active Directory
Firewalls, Router & VPN technologies (Sonicwall)
Server infrastructure experience
Hypervisor experience (inclusive of ESXi and HyperV)
Experience of Sage X3, OneDrive, or Databases (SQL) is desirable but is not essential to apply.
About Us:
We are the tech company with people at heart.
At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services.
Our Selection Process:
We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Please do let us know if you’ll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.
As part of our commitment to our clients we will need to carry out background checks, including a criminal record check, for all offers of employment. If you have any unspent criminal convictions or questions about the screening process, please notify your recruiter once the application has been submitted.
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