Second Line Engineer (0164-26) – Derby, DE22 1GB
About the University
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We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
Digital Solutions & Services are responsible for providing the digital platform to enable the best possible service to staff, students and stakeholders across the University and beyond. We take a collaborative approach to developing strategic goals to provide a diverse range of information technology and business services designed to support learning, teaching and research at the University of Derby.
Digital Solutions & Services are responsible for ensuring that the University’s IT capability is fit for purpose, future focused and able to protect, support and enhance the full breadth of services that will be delivered either on campus or digitally online with contributions across the department. We aim to assist students, teaching staff, support departments and collaborative partners to ensure we are making an impact on the University’s current and future digital landscape.
About the Role
As a Second Line Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the University's IT services, acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues and ensuring the smooth operation of critical end-user systems. This includes supporting and maintaining student computing labs, staff devices, business applications, edge networking infrastructure, and audio-visual technology across the University estate.
Working within the Service Delivery team, you will help deliver an outstanding technology experience for both staff and students by proactively monitoring system health, resolving incidents, and ensuring compliance with cyber security and operational standards. You will be responsible for triaging and managing escalated support requests, collaborating closely with infrastructure specialists to resolve underlying issues and drive continuous service improvements.
The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to technical projects and strategic initiatives, working alongside third-line engineers to deliver infrastructure enhancements and service development priorities. As part of a flexible and customer-focused Service Delivery function, you will be expected to provide support across multiple teams and locations, adapting to the evolving needs of the University.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused IT professional who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to deliver excellent service. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree or HND and/or possess equivalent professional experience, supported by a genuine interest in current and emerging IT technologies.
You will be a high-performing team player who thrives in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary IT and AV environment, leading by example through professionalism, accountability, and a positive approach to problem-solving. With broad knowledge across technologies such as application delivery, networking, operating systems, and end-user computing, you will be confident in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical and decision-making skills, taking ownership of problems through to resolution and responding effectively to changing priorities. You will be consultative and collaborative in your approach, building strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers across the University, while acting as a positive ambassador for Digital Solutions and Services.
A commitment to continuous learning and improvement is essential. You will actively seek opportunities to develop your own skills, contribute to service enhancements, and identify process improvements that drive efficiency, resilience, and an outstanding user experience.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
- Discounted onsite gym
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A flexible working environment
- A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Buzz Colder, Senior Second Line Team Leader via p.colder@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit our website for more information.
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Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026
Area: Technical Support
Salary: £32,260 to £36,251 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,689 per annum).
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