Desktop Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Glasgow
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,091 / year
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

IT Support (1st/2nd level) Network Protocols (TCP/IP, UDP/IP) Troubleshooting Technical Training Communication Windows Desktop Support Service Desk Tools DNS Configuration

FULL DESCRIPTION

Desktop Engineer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a Desktop Engineer to join the Service Delivery team in Glasgow. This is a permanent, full-time hybrid role with a salary of £32,774 - £35,091.

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is Scotland’s national awarding body, designing and delivering trusted qualifications. We are looking for a Desktop Engineer to work within the Service Delivery team. As Desktop Engineer, you will be responsible for providing 1st and 2nd level support for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s staff with technology and equipment issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1st and second line IT support to users via phone calls, tickets and emails
  • Train Service Desk Analysts and staff on IT systems
  • Provide technical support and advice to external customers and 3rd party organizations
  • Support network and server availability, reliability and security
  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff

Required Skills and Experience

  • Ability to operate [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s desktop packages and business systems
  • Working knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP/IP) and services (NFS, Samba, SSH, DNS, ISCSI)
  • Educated to SCQF level 7 and/or demonstrate direct relevant experience

Benefits

  • Career-average pension scheme
  • Employee wellbeing and health assistance programmes
  • Development opportunities
  • 27 days annual leave and 14 days public holiday

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and Disability Confident employer. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the competency requirements. We have a Gaelic Language Plan.

Closing date: 24/05/2026. For enquiries, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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