1st line Support Engineer
🚀 Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe!
About Ekco
🚀 Founded in 2016, Ekco has quickly become one of Europe’s fastest-growing cloud solution providers and your trusted security-first Managed Service Provider.
IT leaders choose Ekco to drive operational efficiency, scale smarter and stay ahead of risk – powered by local expertise, delivered at European scale.
We specialise in helping organisations advance their cloud maturity guiding transformation, strengthening security, and maximising the value of their technology investments.
☁️ In simple terms: we help organisations modernise with confidence securing their systems, optimising their cloud, and keeping them resilient in a rapidly changing world.
🌍 Today, we’re a thriving team of 1,000+ talented and supportive colleagues across the UK, Ireland, Benelux, South Africa, and Malaysia—and we’re continuing to grow.
At Ekco, how we work matters as much as what we deliver. Our people live by four core values that shape everything we do:
On It: We take ownership, follow through, and get things done.
All In : We collaborate, support each other, and commit fully to shared goals.
Connected: We build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.
Hungry to Grow: We stay curious, keep learning, and push ourselves to the next level.
🏠If these values resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home here.
The Role
Day-to-day at Ekco:
As a First Contact Resolution Engineer, you are a cut above the typical 1st Line Engineer. Working from our Milton Keynes HQ, you will be part of a blended team of experienced engineers (1st Line, FCR, 2nd Line). You will be encouraged to follow through on technical issues, as you look to grow your skills and learn more about the varied environments and technologies you will be supporting. You will receive training to support your growth, with a view to progression as you increase your knowledge and standing within the team.
This role is pitched at a level where engineers should be able to resolve above 70% of the tickets coming into the business, which means you’ll be given the freedom and trust to work on every technology that our clients own.
While we hold technical skills in high regard, we are always looking for someone who can bring a can-do attitude and a willingness to improve and learn.
What you’ll be responsible for:
Remote customer support, where you will perform various support tasks(not exhaustive);
Device Troubleshooting (Desktop/Laptop/Mobile)
Active Directory / Exchange / Office 365
Printer Troubleshooting/Configuration
Network Troubleshooting (Server, Switching)
Logging all support queries as tickets and communicating with clients to keep them updated on the progression of their tickets
Accountable for your own personal ticket queue, ensuring that all tickets are updated and closed in a timely fashion
Supporting the progression of 1st Line/Apprentice engineers within the team
Essential Qualities:
Experience in supporting;
Device Troubleshooting (PC/Laptop/MAC/Mobile)
Active Directory / Exchange / Group Policy / InTune
Microsoft 365 / Azure / MDM
Networking
Customer centric with great people skills
Proactive and positive approach to problem solving and client interaction
Desirable:
Experience of virtualised Microsoft environments
Experience with Egnyte for file storage
Microsoft Terminal Services/RDP to support level
Personal Qualities:
Takes pride in providing a high level of service
Regularly going above and beyond
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and handle difficult situations
Impeccable time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
Benefits / Perks
• ☀️ Time Off: 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• 🎂 Birthday Leave: One extra day off to celebrate
• 💰 Company Pension Scheme
• ❤️ Health Care
• 📞 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• 🏃♀️ EkcOlympics: Global team activity challenges
• 📚 Unlimited access to Pluralsight for continuous development
• 🌱 Real opportunities to grow, including international progression
Why Ekco
🏅 Company of the year 2026 Tech Excellence Awards
⭐️ Microsoft’s 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the Year
🚀 First Irish Microsoft MSP to achieve all four Microsoft Security Specializations
🌈 A culture rooted in diversity, equality, inclusion & belonging
🎉 A commitment to internal mobility and career progression
✨ Flexible, family-friendly working at the heart of our culture
🔐 Proud to be your trusted security-first Managed Service Provider chosen by IT leaders to drive operational efficiency, scale smarter and stay ahead of risk.
- Department
- Service Delivery
- Locations
- Ekco UK - Milton Keynes