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Lucid Support Services Ltd

First Line Support Engineer

On site

Northampton, United kingdom

Freelance

26-02-2026

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Recruitment

Job Specifications

First Line Support Engineer - Northampton - 2/3-month contract
We are seeking a proactive and organised First Line Support Engineer to join our customers growing IT team on an initial 2 - 3-month contract . This role combines traditional first-line technical support with IT administrative responsibilities, including order processing, asset management, and general service desk coordinationThe successful candidate will be the first point of contact for IT-related queries while also supporting the smooth day-to-day running of IT operations.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for IT support queries via phone, email, and ticketing system
Log, categorise, and prioritise support tickets in line with SLAs
Provide first-line technical support for hardware, software, and basic network issues
Troubleshoot and resolve issues
Escalate unresolved issues to second- or third-line support where required
Raise and track purchase orders for IT equipment, software, and services
Liaise with suppliers and vendors regarding orders and deliveries
Maintain accurate records of IT assets and licences
Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes (user account creation, hardware allocation, system access)
Support documentation of IT procedures and processes
Ensure IT stock levels are monitored and replenished as required
If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application.
If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.

About the Company

Lucid is a multi-award winning established, reliable and trusted IT Employment Services and IT Project Delivery provider throughout the UK. For the past 20 years, we have supplied specialist qualified and certified IT Professionals for interim, project, temporary, back-fill and executive level roles. Our mission is to go beyond just simply providing another person or team. We want to deliver a rapid, relevant and cost effective solution that will exceed expectations, reducing the amount of stress and inconvenience that can b... Know more