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Desktop Engineer

Date Posted: Dec 1, 2025

Job #1684696
Contract
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Desktop Engineer - Outside IR35 - Onsite (Cambridge)

Rate: Up to £250/day
Duration: Initial 3-month contract (rolling extensions planned until end of 2026)
Hours: 9am-5pm (with 1-hour flex either side)
Location: Onsite in Cambridge, 5 days per week

Start Date: Jan 2026

Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Desktop Engineer with strong experience in Windows operating systems and end-user hardware support. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in delivering high-quality IT support.

You'll play a key role in deploying, upgrading, configuring, and migrating Windows desktops, laptops, and peripherals across the organisation. This is a fully onsite position, so you must be comfortable working in Cambridge Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain Windows-based desktops and laptops

  • Plan and execute end-user hardware and software migrations (including OS upgrades)

  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to minimise downtime

  • Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including non-technical users

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