Service Desk Engineer- Fixed Term Contract

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Solihull
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
IT Support & Infrastructure
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Active Directory Office 365 Windows Desktop Windows Server ServiceNow IT support Communication Full UK driving licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Service Desk Engineer- Fixed Term Contract

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Service Desk Engineer for a 9-month fixed term contract. The role is based in Solihull (hybrid) and supports over 5,000 associates across the group.

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and customer-focused IT Service Desk Engineer to join our Central Support IT team. Supporting over 5,000 associates across the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, national technical support services. Acting as the primary IT contact for your assigned veterinary practices and referral hospitals, you’ll become a trusted expert—ensuring systems run smoothly and users feel supported at every step. This is a varied, hands-on role combining remote support, on-site visits, and user training.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Acting as the point of contact for all IT incidents and service requests
  • Logging and managing tickets via ServiceNow, ensuring timely resolution within SLAs
  • Delivering 1st and 2nd line support via phone, remote tools, and in person
  • Supporting hardware and software including servers, desktops, printers, and applications
  • Taking full ownership of issues from start to resolution
  • Escalating complex issues to internal/external teams when required
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and updating the Knowledge Base
  • Providing end-user training on new systems and tools
  • Managing user accounts across business applications (e.g. PMS)
  • Monitoring IT assets and ensuring CMDB accuracy
  • Identifying recurring issues and escalating risks
  • Attending CAB to understand and identify any risks with planned changes. Communicate approved changes to the wider service team.
  • Collaborating with wider IT teams to maintain data security and governance
  • Supporting change management processes and communicating updates

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar IT support role
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Active Directory
    • Office 365
    • Windows Desktop & Server operating systems
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively
  • A self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Additional Information

This is a 9-month Fixed Term Contract. The position is based in Solihull at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Support Office, 5 days a week in the office (Hybrid working model as per #LI-Hybrid).

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (Mars Veterinary Health Europe) is an equal opportunity employer. For internal candidates/associates, please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter.

Contact: Christina Scimeca, Group Corporate Recruiter.

How to Apply

Apply by submitting your resume through the apply button. If you are a current [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Associate, you will need to apply internally by contacting our Talent Acquisition team.

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