End User Computing Technician

About the Role

Are you passionate about delivering seamless IT experiences? Join our IT Operations team here at NPL and play a key role in ensuring colleagues have the tools and services they need to work efficiently and securely. This is a new and exciting role with plenty of scope to make an impact.

What you’ll do :

• Be the go-to expert for end-user support, troubleshooting issues across Microsoft 365, AD, Entra ID, MS Teams, VPN, and more.
• Configure and deploy laptops, lab devices, and mobile phones across the organisation.
• Manage endpoint compliance, MFA, and user access controls.
• Maintain and update devices, firmware, and operating systems to keep everything secure and running smoothly.
• Support mobile enrolment and app rollout via Intune.
• Contribute to process improvements and keep documentation up to date.
• Ensure IT assets are accurately recorded and managed in line with policy.

About You

What we’re looking for :

• Familiar with Service Management principles and working to the ITIL framework.
• Experience of working with modern IT Service Management tools (e.g. FreshService ).
• Strong hardware diagnostics skills with experience of maintaining mainstream Desktop/Laptop and Server devices.
• Strong knowledge and experience in endpoint management tools and technologies including Intune, SCCM, Autopilot, Active Directory, Device monitoring, Entra ID.
• Proficiency in automation technologies and scripting (e.g. PowerShell Power; Platform automation).
• Strong cloud tech awareness including proficiency with M365 and Azure.
• Proficient in managing devices in multiple OS platforms including Windows, Linux, IOS, Android.
• Proficiency in primary network management including knowledge of DNS, DHCP, IPSec, LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewall and Switch management, Networking Principles.
• Proficient in configuring and managing IOS & Android mobile phones
• Proficient in supporting Audio Visual systems and technologies
  

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality,  residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. 

Please note:  Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward.  We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.

About Us

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview .

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition . Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.