Service Desk Consultant - Level 2 (Glasgow)

Service Desk Consultant - 2nd Line - Glasgow

Ref: 322Friday 21 November 2025

Up to 40k + Bonus

About the role;

As a Level 2 Service Desk Consultant you will take ownership of diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving technical incidents escalated from the 1st Line team. This includes investigating complex issues across on-premise infrastructure such as networking and servers, as well as cloud environments. You will ensure timely resolution, maintain accurate documentation, and deliver exceptional customer service while adhering to agreed SLAs.
Additionally, you will collaborate with other technical teams to escalate and resolve advanced problems, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the service desk.
 
Who are we?
 
TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider supporting businesses UK wide with their technology solutions. As a Microsoft Partner we are committed to delivering excellence for our customers alongside investing in our colleagues to provide them with the knowledge and tools required to deliver great results.
 
TSG are one of the few Microsoft Partners in the UK who hold all six Microsoft designations, and one of the only partners who specialise in mid-market. Our commitment to excellence for our customers and employees is backed by our consistent world class NPS score of +80 and our accreditation as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in addition to being placed on the ‘UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech’ list in both 2024 and again in 2025. Our guiding principles of Team TSG, Service Excellence and Shared growth are at the heart of everything we do.
 
Why should I work for TSG? 
 
  • Employee ownership – as a growing business we want to ensure that everybody who contributes towards our success, shares in our success. High performing members of Team TSG are entered into an employee benefits trust (EBT). The EBT is the single largest beneficiary within TSG meaning employees will share the benefits of the proceeds, driving a high performing culture with long term value and mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Our open and honest culture where feedback is taken on-board and acted upon
  • Our social events – annual all expenses paid ‘TSG Festival’ and team building funds
  • Two paid CSR days per annum that you can use to support the community
  • Giving something back – the ‘TSG Foundation’ established in November 2022 has so far donated over £160,000 to support nominated businesses and charities
  • Our responsibility to the environment as we work towards net carbon zero
  • Flexible working opportunities including home working and hybrid options
  • Annual salary benchmarking
  • Excellent progression opportunities, training and support, including recognised qualifications
 
 
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;
 
  • Ensure customers' tickets are responded to within SLA.
  • Ensure communication with the customer is regular with regards to their incident/change request.
  • Diagnose and resolve incidents using TSG's remote access tools and verbal instructions.
  • Update TSGs ticketing system and technical information repository with detailed notes.
  • Liaise with partners and third parties to aid in the resolution of incidents.
  • Act as an escalation point for Service Desk Agents, Apprentices and more junior 2nd line engineers.
  • Maintain a high-quality service for our customers.
  • Assist with the mentoring and coaching Service Desk Agents, Apprentices and more junior 2nd line engineers.
  • Assist in the creation of best practice, new user and leaver guides.
  • Act as Buddy when required for the induction of new 2nd line team members.
  • You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time to time.

 
Knowledge, Skills & Experience;                       
 
  • At least one Microsoft certification at the associate level, such as - AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate, AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate, AZ-700: Azure Network Engineer Associate, AZ-140: Azure Virtual Desktop Associate or SC-300: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • A full UK driving license is required.
  • Strong expertise in on-premise infrastructure, including networking and server management, combined with solid cloud skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of server and networked environments.
  • Experience with virtualisation technologies.
  • Strong background in desktop support.
  • Proficient understanding of firewalls, anti-virus, and other security technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange and Office 365.
  • Ability to tailor coaching and training styles to meet individual needs.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with the wider business.
  • Professional telephone manner.
  • In-depth understanding of firewall technologies.
  • Experience with cloud-based backup solutions.
  • Good understanding of on-premises backup technologies.
  • Knowledge of hosted telephony.
  • Familiarity with routing and switching.
  • Experience with enterprise anti-virus software, such as Sophos.
  • Significant experience supporting hybrid or cloud infrastructure.
 
Benefits;
 
  • 25 days annual leave + public holidays, rising with length of service
  • Employee benefits trust
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Life assurance 4 x Salary
  • Contributory pension scheme at 4% matched
  • Healthcare and cash plan
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Paid CSR Days
  • Company sick pay and income protection cover
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Long service rewards
 
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today to be considered.