Group IT Engineer

Measures / KPIs
Monitor personal performance against key service metrics such as First Contact Resolution (FCR), Average Handling Time (AHT), and individual ticket volumes to identify inefficiencies and improve productivity. Use Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) to assess service effectiveness and equipment reliability.
Maintain high service standards by meeting defined targets for Service Availability, Incident Response Times, and Resolution Rates when responding to customer incidents and service requests.
Review and reflect on feedback from post-resolution surveys and service reviews to understand customer pain points and continuously improve service quality and customer experience.
Effectively manage workload by prioritising assigned tickets based on urgency, customer impact, and service level agreements, ensuring optimal use of time and skills in the field.
Contribute to Continual Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives by identifying improvement opportunities, following updated processes, and supporting successful implementation of changes to tools, procedures, or ways of working
Key Accountabilities
Maintain high personal productivity by managing time, travel, and workload effectively while working across multiple customer sites. Attendance on site/s in person 5 days a week
Actively participate in team briefings, technical updates, and performance discussions, applying feedback and guidance to improve service delivery.
Carry out work in accordance with quality standards, procedures, and safety requirements, supporting audits and quality assessments of completed work when required.
Collaborate closely with Service Delivery, engineering, and support teams to ensure seamless end-to-end resolution of customer issues.
Take responsibility for the correct use and care of tools, equipment, and allocated spare parts, ensuring readiness for field activities.
Contribute to operational and process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, suggesting enhancements, and supporting the adoption of new tools, processes, or automated solutions.

Role Purpose

The Field Service Engineer is responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and customer-focused field service support through effective execution of assigned service activities. The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining equipment while meeting contractual obligations, service level commitments, and safety standards.
• Ensure IT Field Service activitiescomply with internal security policies, data protection regulations, and auditrequirements.
Continuous Improvement
Identify recurring faults, process gaps, or tooling issues encountered in the field and proactively raise improvement suggestions.
Support the adoption of improved processes, tools, and automated solutions to reduce manual effort and improve service reliability.
Customer Focus
Deliver a consistently customer-focused service by meeting agreed service levels, communicating clearly, and managing customer expectations throughout the service lifecycle.
Support the resolution of complex or high-impact service issues by providing detailed technical input and clear handover information when escalating.
Process Improvement
Follow documented procedures and standard operating processes (SOPs), providing feedback where updates or clarifications are required.
Contribute to knowledge bases, documentation, and best practices by sharing lessons learned and technical expertise gained from field experience.

Relevant Experience and Qualifications Skills and Competencies
Proven experience working in IT field service or technical support environments, delivering hands-on support across hardware, software, and infrastructure components within mid-sized or global organisations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field, managing assigned workloads, meeting SLAs, and maintaining high standards of service quality.
Experience working with third-party technology vendors or service providers on-site, following agreed procedures and escalating issues where appropriate.
Hands-on experience using field service management tools, service desk platforms, scheduling systems, and mobile workforce applications.
Experience maintaining accurate ticket updates, asset records, and service documentation to support operational visibility and reporting.
Industry-recognised certifications, such as: CompTIA A+, Network+, and/or Security+
Microsoft certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Windows Client, Azure Fundamentals, or Modern Desktop Administrator)
Working knowledge of Windows desktop and server environments, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and common enterprise hardware.
Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites as required. ITIL Foundation certification (minimum)
Proven ability to deliver day-to-day field service support, maintaining service stability, availability, and performance within agreed service levels.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose faults, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions in the field.
Ability to follow standard processes and procedures while contributing to continual service improvement through feedback and practical suggestions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling clear, professional interaction with customers, internal teams, and third-party providers.
Strong customer-centric mindset, focused on delivering high-quality service experiences and managing customer expectations effectively.
Ability to work calmly and make sound decisions under pressure, particularly when responding to incidents, outages, or time-critical service issues.

TBC