1st Line Support Engineer

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Join Wavenet as a 1st Line Support Engineer and become the first point of contact for around 3,000 UK schools with a broad mix of tech, from Cisco firewalls and VoIP to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. This full-time, onsite role in Sevenoaks offers hands-on learning, travel to customer sites around London, and a supportive Service Desk team focused on collaboration, curiosity and growth. The ideal candidate brings IT support experience, solid networking basics, strong problem solving and communication skills, and a customer-first mindset. Tips for applicants: highlight relevant experience, demonstrate proactive troubleshooting, show willingness to travel, and align with the company’s future-ready cybersecurity focus. Mention willingness to learn and perhaps interest in Wavenet Academy.

Company Description

Wavenet is a managed services provider specialising in cybersecurity, communications, and connectivity solutions that evolve alongside our customers' businesses—no matter what the future brings. Since our inception in 2000, we have been dedicated to keeping businesses connected. At Wavenet, we focus not only on immediate solutions but also on future needs. 

We continuously stay ahead of the technology curve, ensuring our customers can trust that we are committed to making their business future-ready. Your success is our success. We go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service quality and an unparalleled customer experience, becoming a true extension of your business. We are dedicated to fulfilling our promise to make your business thrive.

Job Description

Role Purpose

We’re looking for a Technical Support Engineer to join our friendly and fast-paced Service Desk team. This role is a great opportunity to learn our product portfolio, build hands-on technical experience, and play a key part in ensuring our customers get the very best from our technology.

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning, while also giving you the autonomy to grow your technical capability.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the Service Desk team, you’ll be the first point of contact for our customers, providing technical support, resolving issues, and escalating cases where needed. You’ll gain exposure across a broad range of technologies and services, including:

• Supporting a technical helpdesk serving approximately 3,000 UK schools

• Remote network troubleshooting

• Supporting a wide range of technologies, including:

  • Custom products designed and developed in-house

  • VoIP and WiFi solutions

  • Cisco firewalls

  • Backup and recovery solutions

  • Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments

• Gaining hands-on experience in:

  • Online security

  • Networking and protocols

  • Servers and firewall configuration

  • Data handling and communications

  • Cloud services

There will also be an element of travel around London, supporting customers on-site when required.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply — if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.

You may have:

• Experience providing IT or technical support
• A general understanding of IT systems, networking, and protocols
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• The ability to work independently while also being a team player
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A customer-focused approach
• A flexible attitude and strong work ethic

Additional Information

Why Join Us?
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all team members feel valued and empowered. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a growing cybersecurity team, we want to hear from you!

At Wavenet, we provide more than just a job; we create an exceptional environment with a broad range of benefits to support your success from day one. With us, you’ll receive a competitive starting annual leave allowance, private medical coverage, discounted health plans, an eye care scheme, and extensive health and wellbeing programs, all supported by our dedicated Wellbeing Team.
Rewarding your commitment with an additional day of annual leave each year, up to a maximum of 28 days.
 

Here’s a closer look at what we offer:
 

• Full-Time Office-Based Working: A collaborative approach with team support, requiring you to work in one of our offices. This role emphasises in-person teamwork and engagement at Wavenet.
• Annual Leave: Start your journey with 25 days of leave, increasing by one day each year up to 28 days—our way of expressing appreciation for your dedication.
• Health & Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is our priority. Benefit from private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance program, all facilitated by our Wellbeing Team.
• Wavenet Academy: We are excited to announce the launch of Wavenet Academy, our new user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS). This platform is designed to enhance learning, training, and personal development initiatives across our organisation.
   

Ready to join the UK’s largest managed service provider? Apply today or contact our friendly Talent Acquisition Team [email protected] for more information.

Join a fast-growing tech company with a clear mission, where you'll work in a supportive team environment, enjoy real opportunities for career progression, and help shape the future of UK business communications.