Desktop Support Engineer - Windows 11 Roll Out

Description

Desktop Support Engineer - Day Rate Contract (2-3 Months)

Contract: Day rate | Duration: 2-3 months

Location: On-site / Hybrid (depending on requirements)

Start: Immediate / Short notice

We're looking for an experienced Desktop Support Engineer to join a busy enterprise IT environment on a 2-3 month day-rate contract. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in delivering excellent user support, and can hit the ground running in a structured, security-conscious organisation.

You'll play a key role in supporting end users, delivering Windows 11 deployments, and maintaining a secure, well-managed device estate.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing 1st and 2nd line support across desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, ensuring SLAs are consistently met

Supporting a Windows 11 enterprise rollout, including Windows 10 migrations, device imaging, user data transfers, and post-deployment support

Troubleshooting hardware, software, and application issues across a diverse end-user base

Managing incidents and changes via a service desk tool, prioritising by business impact and escalating where appropriate

Creating and maintaining knowledge base articles and support documentation to improve first-time fix rates

Working closely with internal IT teams and third-party suppliers to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement

Your Technical Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Windows 10/11 and desktop/server environments

Working knowledge of Entra ID / Active Directory (on‑premise and Azure)

Experience with Microsoft 365, including Teams and SharePoint

Advanced device management using SCCM and Intune (deployment, patching, upgrades, configuration)

Experience managing Windows and iOS devices in an enterprise environment

Solid understanding of infrastructure security, risk-based patching, and vulnerability mitigation

Familiarity with IT compliance, business continuity planning (BCP), disaster recovery (DR), and industry best practice

What Makes You a Good Fit

Strong customer-focused mindset with excellent communication skills

Ability to explain technical issues to users of varying IT ability

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple incidents effectively

A collaborative team player comfortable working with stakeholders and suppliers

Confident operating in contract roles and delivering value quicklyIf you're a Desktop Support Engineer available now (or at short notice) and looking for a hands-on contract role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss rates, location, and start date.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. xjnqpsq For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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