Senior Field Services Engineer
Current Provided on-site 2nd line support for 100+ users at the Greater Manchester office, achieving 95% first-time fix rates for technical issues. Successfully resolved complex hardware, software, and network problems, maintaining a 99% SLA compliance rate. Played a key role in the deployment of new IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations during office relocations and upgrades. Reduced average ticket resolution time by 30% through efficient escalation management and issue prioritization. Installed, configured, and supported end-user devices, including laptops, desktops, printers, and peripherals, ensuring optimal performance. Provided hands-on support for business-critical applications such as Microsoft 365, Teams, and proprietary financial software, minimizing disruptions. Conducted routine system checks and preventive maintenance, reducing downtime for users by 25%. Delivered tailored IT training to end-users, boosting self-service capabilities and reducing recurring support requests by 20%. Collaborated with the 3rd line team to troubleshoot and resolve escalated network and server issues, improving system reliability. Managed inventory and procurement for IT hardware, maintaining 100% stock availability for the Greater Manchester site. Implemented a knowledge-sharing initiative to document common technical issues, enhancing the efficiency of the wider support team. Acted as the primary liaison between the IT team and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on service delivery goals and user satisfaction. Contributed to the successful roll-out of Windows 11 migration for 50+ users, completing the project within the stipulated timeline and with zero downtime.