Temporary Field Operations Engineer - 6 Month Duration

Day Rate: £161 - £173 (£42k - £45k equiv)
Hours: 40 per week
Base: Croydon
Travel: Nationwide (regular andamp; reactive travel to client sites required)

We''re recruiting a highly capable Field Operations Engineer for a 6-month assignment supporting technical deployments and on-site IT operations across multiple UK locations. This is a hands-on, field-based role ideal for someone who thrives on variety, problem-solving and delivering robust infrastructure solutions in fast-moving environments.

The Role

You''ll be the technical backbone of field operations-deploying, maintaining, and optimising IT infrastructure across sites nationwide. Working closely with network engineers, contractors, and local teams, you''ll ensure equipment is installed correctly, systems stay stable, and users receive high-quality support.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Deployment

• Execute on-site technical setups across centre locations
• Rack and cable servers, switches, and associated hardware
• Support installation and initial configuration with network engineers
• Oversee contractor activity to ensure compliance with project specs
• Travel across the UK (and occasionally abroad) to support deployments

Maintenance andamp; Support

• Maintain OS and application installations, including security patching
• Monitor and maintain cooling systems, PDUs, UPS units and other infra
• Support user account and permission management
• Troubleshoot and maintain printers, scanners, biometric kits, kiosks and other devices
• Upgrade and optimise existing infrastructure to improve performance

Surveillance andamp; Endpoint Management

• Set up and maintain surveillance systems (QVR Pro, livestreams, access control)
• Manage inventory, user accounts, and mobile devices
• Ensure regular endpoint updates and security patching

Procurement andamp; Asset Management

• Procure IT equipment and manage timely delivery
• Maintain accurate asset records and inventory
• Source hardware and prepare buying lists in collaboration with Procurement

Other Duties

• Liaise with vendors for service contracts and maintenance
• Participate in audits and support remediation actions
• Escalate incidents and highlight risks appropriately

Required Skills andamp; Experience

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or equivalent training
• 2+ years'' experience in systems engineering or similar technical roles
• Strong hands-on experience with IT deployments, cabling and hardware setup
• Experience with routers and switches (required)
• VMware or other virtualisation experience (required)
• MS Active Directory experience (required)
• Knowledge of: Linux (RHEL/Debian), Bash, VMware, Windows Server, PowerShell, Windows 11, macOS
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working in internati