Technology Support Engineer
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,989 to £29,064 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Harrogate, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Salary: £25,989 - £29,064 per annum
Grade: E-F
Vacancy Hours: 37 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
We have a fantastic opportunity for technology professionals who are looking to start or progress their career within IT.
If you have a keen interest in providing quality customer support, problem solving IT hardware queries and supporting productivity tools, as well as wanting to make a direct impact on your community, then this post may be for you.
Role summary
The Technology Support Engineers sit within Technology Support, which is a corporate wide service that aims to maximises the effective use of hardware (laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops etc), productivity software, digital communications, including collaborative technologies and digital information systems.
In this role you will;
· Implement and maintain IT hardware, software and licensing to meet agreed targets and deliver high-quality customer support.
· Provide local, on-site support for internal customers across community-based workplaces.
· Resolve IT incidents and queries promptly in varied and sometimes high-profile situations.
· Assist with physical tasks, such as moving IT hardware and setting up office spaces.
· Share knowledge and upskill colleagues on productivity tools and IT solutions to maximize business benefits.
· Adapt to a fast-paced environment, making calm and measured decisions under pressure.
· Work flexibly and collaboratively within a mobile team, demonstrating self-motivation and teamwork.
· Support customers through evolving technology landscapes, ensuring smooth adoption of new tools and systems.
We have key hubs in Scarborough, Ryedale, Hambleton, Richmondshire, Harrogate, Skipton and Selby. There may be times where you will travel between areas.
This position is primarily office-based, with opportunities for hybrid working across the various sites and occasional home working when required.
What you can bring
The main focus of the role relies on good inter-personal skills, so if you have experience in a customer facing role, we would love to hear about it!
Experience / Qualifications
· An understanding of IT industry best practises and procedures, change, incident, request fulfilment and problem management processes
· A good level of Windows operating system experience
· Broad technical knowledge of pc’s/laptops/peripherals and their architecture
· A working knowledge of current software packages – Microsoft Office etc.
· ICT industry experience
· Experience of working as part of a team
You will have use of a work vehicle for site visit purposes so a valid driving licence is necessary.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
· a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
· salary sacrifice schemes
· employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
· travel loans
· Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
More Information and Contact
For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact gail.watson@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Documents:
Job Description
Total rewards | North Yorkshire Council
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 01st February 2026
Interview Dates: w/c 09th February 2026
Venue for Interview: Harrogate
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Grade: E-F
Vacancy Hours: 37 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
We have a fantastic opportunity for technology professionals who are looking to start or progress their career within IT.
If you have a keen interest in providing quality customer support, problem solving IT hardware queries and supporting productivity tools, as well as wanting to make a direct impact on your community, then this post may be for you.
Role summary
The Technology Support Engineers sit within Technology Support, which is a corporate wide service that aims to maximises the effective use of hardware (laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops etc), productivity software, digital communications, including collaborative technologies and digital information systems.
In this role you will;
· Implement and maintain IT hardware, software and licensing to meet agreed targets and deliver high-quality customer support.
· Provide local, on-site support for internal customers across community-based workplaces.
· Resolve IT incidents and queries promptly in varied and sometimes high-profile situations.
· Assist with physical tasks, such as moving IT hardware and setting up office spaces.
· Share knowledge and upskill colleagues on productivity tools and IT solutions to maximize business benefits.
· Adapt to a fast-paced environment, making calm and measured decisions under pressure.
· Work flexibly and collaboratively within a mobile team, demonstrating self-motivation and teamwork.
· Support customers through evolving technology landscapes, ensuring smooth adoption of new tools and systems.
We have key hubs in Scarborough, Ryedale, Hambleton, Richmondshire, Harrogate, Skipton and Selby. There may be times where you will travel between areas.
This position is primarily office-based, with opportunities for hybrid working across the various sites and occasional home working when required.
What you can bring
The main focus of the role relies on good inter-personal skills, so if you have experience in a customer facing role, we would love to hear about it!
Experience / Qualifications
· An understanding of IT industry best practises and procedures, change, incident, request fulfilment and problem management processes
· A good level of Windows operating system experience
· Broad technical knowledge of pc’s/laptops/peripherals and their architecture
· A working knowledge of current software packages – Microsoft Office etc.
· ICT industry experience
· Experience of working as part of a team
You will have use of a work vehicle for site visit purposes so a valid driving licence is necessary.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
· a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
· salary sacrifice schemes
· employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
· travel loans
· Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
More Information and Contact
For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact gail.watson@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Documents:
Job Description
Total rewards | North Yorkshire Council
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 01st February 2026
Interview Dates: w/c 09th February 2026
Venue for Interview: Harrogate
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.