Desktop Support Engineer (CTC/SC Cleared) - 7-9 Month Contract - Reading
Desktop Support Engineer (CTC/SC Cleared) - 7-9 Month Contract - Reading (iNSIDE IR35)
Contracting role based in Reading and nearby sites (fully office-based) for an Enterprise Laptop Hardware (ELH) Device Deployment & Distribution Programme. Candidates must hold valid, transferable CTC or SC clearance - contracts will only be awarded following successful clearance checks. The role focuses on device deployment, post-build validation, end-user setup, and onsite support across multiple client UK locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, record, and stage laptops at central and distribution sites
- Deploy OS images using SCCM Task Sequences and configure endpoint hardware (laptops, monitors, peripherals)
- Perform post-build checks (boot, login, network, application access) and capture test evidence using agreed checklists
- Conduct physical device handover using approved checklists, providing basic user guidance and onboarding support
- Update asset tracking systems and maintain chain-of-custody records and deployment logs
- Resolve basic deployment and hardware issues, escalating complex issues to SOE/Imaging SME
What You Will Ideally Bring:
- CTC or SC clearance - mandatory, valid and transferable; contract award subject to clearance checks
- Experience in desktop support/EUC deployment roles
- Hands-on laptop deployment experience
- Basic SCCM imaging execution knowledge
- Strong troubleshooting and user support skills
- Large-scale device rollout experience - preferred
Contract Details:
- Positions: 3 (1 x 9 months, 2 x 7 months)
- Rate: £200 day (Inside IR35)
- Location: Reading (Onsite)
- Start Date: ASAP
Reference: 3130555779
Desktop Support Engineer (CTC/SC Cleared) - 7-9 Month Contract - Reading
Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by Hamilton Barnes
Desktop Support Engineer (CTC/SC Cleared) - 7-9 Month Contract - Reading (iNSIDE IR35)
Contracting role based in Reading and nearby sites (fully office-based) for an Enterprise Laptop Hardware (ELH) Device Deployment & Distribution Programme. Candidates must hold valid, transferable CTC or SC clearance - contracts will only be awarded following successful clearance checks. The role focuses on device deployment, post-build validation, end-user setup, and onsite support across multiple client UK locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, record, and stage laptops at central and distribution sites
- Deploy OS images using SCCM Task Sequences and configure endpoint hardware (laptops, monitors, peripherals)
- Perform post-build checks (boot, login, network, application access) and capture test evidence using agreed checklists
- Conduct physical device handover using approved checklists, providing basic user guidance and onboarding support
- Update asset tracking systems and maintain chain-of-custody records and deployment logs
- Resolve basic deployment and hardware issues, escalating complex issues to SOE/Imaging SME
What You Will Ideally Bring:
- CTC or SC clearance - mandatory, valid and transferable; contract award subject to clearance checks
- Experience in desktop support/EUC deployment roles
- Hands-on laptop deployment experience
- Basic SCCM imaging execution knowledge
- Strong troubleshooting and user support skills
- Large-scale device rollout experience - preferred
Contract Details:
- Positions: 3 (1 x 9 months, 2 x 7 months)
- Rate: £200 day (Inside IR35)
- Location: Reading (Onsite)
- Start Date: ASAP
Reference: 3130555779
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