ARO
City, Liverpool
Job Title: 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer Location: Liverpool (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 BOE Contract type: Permanent About the role As our 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer at ARO, you'll play a key role in troubleshooting escalated issues, problems, and incidents and for proactively managing customer and internal IT solutions. You will demonstrate strong technical capability and work confidently under pressure and keep abreast of the latest technologies and trends to ensure you provide the best support to our customers. The 3rd line Infrastructure Engineer will also be responsible for assisting the operational team in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Service catalogue as well as ensuring SLAs are consistently met within the operational infrastructure support team. As part of your role you are responsible for implementing and maintaining appropriate and robust monitoring and alerting across the business infrastructure and customer workload. Please note that as part of this role, supporting and providing an on-call service to our customers is expected. What you'll do Provide technical expertise, leadership, and act as a support specialist or point of escalation for services in order to maintain the continuity of all business infrastructure systems and customer workload. Monitor system usage and consumption. Research, identify and recommend software and applications that will improve the performance and stability of the infrastructure. Maintain knowledge on developments, trends, and best practices in technology. Efficiently troubleshoot and manage production incidents. Perform problem management and trend analysis on production instances. Compile and maintain system level documentation in line with business and ISO standards. Efficiently resolve complex problems in a highly technical environment in conjunction with the Principal Engineer and Service Delivery Team. Be a point of escalation for Infrastructure Engineers. Responsible for performing, undertaking capacity management and escalation processes. Help transition new services and handovers into the infrastructure components. Participate in an on-call and shift rota. Work closely with colleagues and customers to ensure high quality service and support. Work with the Principal Engineer to define handover of customer-based solutions to the operational team. What we are looking for? Essential Batchelors degree or 5-7 years equivalent experience. Fully conversant in data protection, backup and recovery technologies. Proven experience with storage technologies SAN, NAS, objective based technologies. Working and up-to-date knowledge of Windows Server OS, Linux and Unix OS, as well as hypervisor and authentication providers, some knowledge of integration into public cloud. Experience of Linux and Microsoft PowerShell Scripting. Experience in an industry framework (ITIL, ISO 20000/27001 etc.). Proven understanding in implementing and administering Cloud services, Domain Structures, local/global security polices, DNS and DHCP. Excellent 3rd line infrastructure and hypervisor troubleshooting skills. Ability to communicate and understand complex technical information. Ability to explain technical issues in a non-technical way. Problem solving, logical troubleshooting and analytical skills as well as good communication skills. Ability to work unsupervised, able to manage own time and workload. Awareness of Data Protection and governance framework. Experience of web, DB and file system administration. Desirable Problem Management. Strong Cyber Security Awareness. Excellent knowledge of Data Protection technologies. Ability to work in a fast-paced delivery-focused business. Commitment and passion to learn new skills. Compute and server-based hardware experience in VDI Technologies. Who are we? Aro has 25 years' experience in Collaboration, Connectivity, Cloud and Infrastructure and Cyber Security services both in the UK and internationally and has a nationwide presence with offices across the UK. As one of the UK's leading independent IT and communication experts our mission is to deliver a seamless technology experience to all end users. To make that vision a reality, we need bright, tenacious and inspiring talent to help drive our performance, growth and achieve this mission. To make us successful we focus on strong communication, a culture based on fun, trust and collaboration. We have created a modern workplace environment, which is full of engaged, energetic, positive and curious people whose productivity, resilience and wellbeing allow them to thrive. In 2021 we were awarded the People Insight's Outstanding Workplace Award, which celebrates organisations building positive workplace cultures and acting on employee feedback to spark positive change. Why Work for ARO? At ARO we are committed to creating an excellent employee experience. Our employees, culture and additional benefits all make ARO a great place to work. Come join us! We offer a wide range of benefits and incentives to our employees including: Company Pension Scheme and matching contributions Company Perks portal Private Medical insurance Life assurance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus holiday trading Birthday off, on us! Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme ARO Shares after 12 months employment Employee Assistance Programme Technical Training Academy and E-learning Hybrid working If even 80% of this matches your experience and attributes, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job Title: 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer Location: Liverpool (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 BOE Contract type: Permanent About the role As our 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer at ARO, you'll play a key role in troubleshooting escalated issues, problems, and incidents and for proactively managing customer and internal IT solutions. You will demonstrate strong technical capability and work confidently under pressure and keep abreast of the latest technologies and trends to ensure you provide the best support to our customers. The 3rd line Infrastructure Engineer will also be responsible for assisting the operational team in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Service catalogue as well as ensuring SLAs are consistently met within the operational infrastructure support team. As part of your role you are responsible for implementing and maintaining appropriate and robust monitoring and alerting across the business infrastructure and customer workload. Please note that as part of this role, supporting and providing an on-call service to our customers is expected. What you'll do Provide technical expertise, leadership, and act as a support specialist or point of escalation for services in order to maintain the continuity of all business infrastructure systems and customer workload. Monitor system usage and consumption. Research, identify and recommend software and applications that will improve the performance and stability of the infrastructure. Maintain knowledge on developments, trends, and best practices in technology. Efficiently troubleshoot and manage production incidents. Perform problem management and trend analysis on production instances. Compile and maintain system level documentation in line with business and ISO standards. Efficiently resolve complex problems in a highly technical environment in conjunction with the Principal Engineer and Service Delivery Team. Be a point of escalation for Infrastructure Engineers. Responsible for performing, undertaking capacity management and escalation processes. Help transition new services and handovers into the infrastructure components. Participate in an on-call and shift rota. Work closely with colleagues and customers to ensure high quality service and support. Work with the Principal Engineer to define handover of customer-based solutions to the operational team. What we are looking for? Essential Batchelors degree or 5-7 years equivalent experience. Fully conversant in data protection, backup and recovery technologies. Proven experience with storage technologies SAN, NAS, objective based technologies. Working and up-to-date knowledge of Windows Server OS, Linux and Unix OS, as well as hypervisor and authentication providers, some knowledge of integration into public cloud. Experience of Linux and Microsoft PowerShell Scripting. Experience in an industry framework (ITIL, ISO 20000/27001 etc.). Proven understanding in implementing and administering Cloud services, Domain Structures, local/global security polices, DNS and DHCP. Excellent 3rd line infrastructure and hypervisor troubleshooting skills. Ability to communicate and understand complex technical information. Ability to explain technical issues in a non-technical way. Problem solving, logical troubleshooting and analytical skills as well as good communication skills. Ability to work unsupervised, able to manage own time and workload. Awareness of Data Protection and governance framework. Experience of web, DB and file system administration. Desirable Problem Management. Strong Cyber Security Awareness. Excellent knowledge of Data Protection technologies. Ability to work in a fast-paced delivery-focused business. Commitment and passion to learn new skills. Compute and server-based hardware experience in VDI Technologies. Who are we? Aro has 25 years' experience in Collaboration, Connectivity, Cloud and Infrastructure and Cyber Security services both in the UK and internationally and has a nationwide presence with offices across the UK. As one of the UK's leading independent IT and communication experts our mission is to deliver a seamless technology experience to all end users. To make that vision a reality, we need bright, tenacious and inspiring talent to help drive our performance, growth and achieve this mission. To make us successful we focus on strong communication, a culture based on fun, trust and collaboration. We have created a modern workplace environment, which is full of engaged, energetic, positive and curious people whose productivity, resilience and wellbeing allow them to thrive. In 2021 we were awarded the People Insight's Outstanding Workplace Award, which celebrates organisations building positive workplace cultures and acting on employee feedback to spark positive change. Why Work for ARO? At ARO we are committed to creating an excellent employee experience. Our employees, culture and additional benefits all make ARO a great place to work. Come join us! We offer a wide range of benefits and incentives to our employees including: Company Pension Scheme and matching contributions Company Perks portal Private Medical insurance Life assurance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus holiday trading Birthday off, on us! Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme ARO Shares after 12 months employment Employee Assistance Programme Technical Training Academy and E-learning Hybrid working If even 80% of this matches your experience and attributes, we would be delighted to hear from you.
ARO
City, Cardiff
Job Title: Head of Service Desk (IT) Location: Cardiff, (Hybrid) with UK travel Salary: up to £70,000 + Car allowance Contract type: Permanent About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Service Desk to join our team here in Cardiff. This position sits on the ARO Services first line of the Cloud, Cyber, and IT (CCIT) Business Unit, reporting to the Director of Services. The ARO Services function oversees both Professional and Managed Services across all technical domains. We are looking for an experienced Manager of Managers to lead and evolve our Service Desk function into a high-performing, customer-centric engine. You'll be responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering team talent, enhancing the customer journey, and championing service innovation. This is a leadership role that blends service delivery oversight, people development, and process optimisation-all aligned to ARO growth ambitions. The Scope of this role includes ARO Service Desk provision for first and second line along with Field Services, Network Operations Centre and defined remote sites and any other teams as agreed from time to time with the Director of Services Please note that this is a Hybrid role with onsite requirement 3 days a week. You must be able to commute to the office and have your own transport. What you'll do Strategic & Operational Leadership Own the entire Incident and Major Incident Management lifecycle, including governance, response, resolution, and improvement initiatives. Lead and deliver continual service improvement (CSI) programmes, including automation, shift left strategies, and customer self service enhancements. Develop and manage department budget, resource planning, and tooling strategies, including ITSM platforms and performance dashboards. Maintain accurate capacity planning and forecast models to ensure appropriate headcount and cost management. Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to ensure operational readiness aligns with commercial objectives. Team Growth & Culture Build and nurture a skilled, high-performing Managed Services team through clear progression plans and mentorship, enabling career advancement. Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and return to work interviews to support staff wellbeing and accountability. Embed a culture of learning, inclusion, knowledge sharing, and innovation. Champion employee engagement and track sentiment via structured surveys and feedback loops. Customer Excellence Act as a senior customer advocate and escalation point, proactively addressing incidents, complaints, and feedback. Own customer satisfaction metrics such as CSAT and NPS, using insights to drive enhancements. Participate in client facing activities like Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), service reviews, and solution road mapping. Lead customer journey mapping initiatives and implement feedback loops to strengthen trust and satisfaction. Assure Service Transition is a seamless process for each client allowing Service Take on, Early Life Support and subsequent BAU. Grow a culture that celebrates success based on customer insight and performance. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure operational policies and procedures align with ITIL, ISO, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks. Maintain clear audit trails, SLA adherence, and service reporting. What we are looking for? Essential: Proven experience leading a Managed Services or IT Service Desk function within an MSP. Experience of managing Managers within the function. Strong operational knowledge of ITIL frameworks, particularly Incident, Problem, Change, and Major Incident Management. Demonstrable success in driving team performance through KPIs, coaching, and career development initiatives. Excellent customer facing communication skills across written, verbal, and presentation formats, including high stakes incident or escalation scenarios. Proficiency in ITSM and PSA tools (e.g. Autotask, ServiceNow) and interpreting data from ticketing/reporting platforms. Budget management and resource planning experience, including rota development and capacity forecasting. Strong technical literacy across common service desk technologies (Microsoft 365, remote desktop tools, networking basics, endpoint support). Ability to lead process improvement and continuous service optimisation initiatives. Experience working under compliance standards (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials+, GDPR). Desirable: ITIL v4 certification at Managing Professional or Strategic Leader level. Experience introducing or managing automation, AI enhanced triage, or self service platforms in a service desk setting. Familiarity with RMM platforms and integrations into PSA/ITSM tools. Who are we? Aro has 25 years' experience in Collaboration, Connectivity, Cloud and Infrastructure and Cyber Security services both in the UK and Internationally and has a nationwide presence with offices across the UK. As one of the UK's leading independent IT and communication experts our mission is to deliver a seamless technology experience to all end users. To make that vision a reality, we need bright, tenacious and inspiring talent to help drive our performance, growth and achieve this mission. To make us successful we focus on strong communication, a culture based on fun, trust and collaboration. We have created a modern workplace environment, which is full of engaged, energetic, positive and curious people whose productivity, resilience and wellbeing allow them to thrive. In 2021 we were awarded the People Insight's Outstanding Workplace Award, which celebrates organisations building positive workplace cultures and acting on employee feedback to spark positive change. Why Work for Aro? At Aro we are committed to creating an excellent employee experience. Our employees, culture and additional benefits all make Aro a great place to work. Come join us! We offer a wide range of benefits and incentives to our employees including: Company Pension Scheme and matching contributions Company Perks portal Private Medical insurance Life assurance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus holiday trading Your Birthday off, on us! Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme Aro Shares after 12 months employment Employee Assistance Programme Technical Training Academy and E learning Hybrid working If even 80% of this matches your experience and attributes, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job Title: Head of Service Desk (IT) Location: Cardiff, (Hybrid) with UK travel Salary: up to £70,000 + Car allowance Contract type: Permanent About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Service Desk to join our team here in Cardiff. This position sits on the ARO Services first line of the Cloud, Cyber, and IT (CCIT) Business Unit, reporting to the Director of Services. The ARO Services function oversees both Professional and Managed Services across all technical domains. We are looking for an experienced Manager of Managers to lead and evolve our Service Desk function into a high-performing, customer-centric engine. You'll be responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering team talent, enhancing the customer journey, and championing service innovation. This is a leadership role that blends service delivery oversight, people development, and process optimisation-all aligned to ARO growth ambitions. The Scope of this role includes ARO Service Desk provision for first and second line along with Field Services, Network Operations Centre and defined remote sites and any other teams as agreed from time to time with the Director of Services Please note that this is a Hybrid role with onsite requirement 3 days a week. You must be able to commute to the office and have your own transport. What you'll do Strategic & Operational Leadership Own the entire Incident and Major Incident Management lifecycle, including governance, response, resolution, and improvement initiatives. Lead and deliver continual service improvement (CSI) programmes, including automation, shift left strategies, and customer self service enhancements. Develop and manage department budget, resource planning, and tooling strategies, including ITSM platforms and performance dashboards. Maintain accurate capacity planning and forecast models to ensure appropriate headcount and cost management. Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to ensure operational readiness aligns with commercial objectives. Team Growth & Culture Build and nurture a skilled, high-performing Managed Services team through clear progression plans and mentorship, enabling career advancement. Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and return to work interviews to support staff wellbeing and accountability. Embed a culture of learning, inclusion, knowledge sharing, and innovation. Champion employee engagement and track sentiment via structured surveys and feedback loops. Customer Excellence Act as a senior customer advocate and escalation point, proactively addressing incidents, complaints, and feedback. Own customer satisfaction metrics such as CSAT and NPS, using insights to drive enhancements. Participate in client facing activities like Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), service reviews, and solution road mapping. Lead customer journey mapping initiatives and implement feedback loops to strengthen trust and satisfaction. Assure Service Transition is a seamless process for each client allowing Service Take on, Early Life Support and subsequent BAU. Grow a culture that celebrates success based on customer insight and performance. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure operational policies and procedures align with ITIL, ISO, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks. Maintain clear audit trails, SLA adherence, and service reporting. What we are looking for? Essential: Proven experience leading a Managed Services or IT Service Desk function within an MSP. Experience of managing Managers within the function. Strong operational knowledge of ITIL frameworks, particularly Incident, Problem, Change, and Major Incident Management. Demonstrable success in driving team performance through KPIs, coaching, and career development initiatives. Excellent customer facing communication skills across written, verbal, and presentation formats, including high stakes incident or escalation scenarios. Proficiency in ITSM and PSA tools (e.g. Autotask, ServiceNow) and interpreting data from ticketing/reporting platforms. Budget management and resource planning experience, including rota development and capacity forecasting. Strong technical literacy across common service desk technologies (Microsoft 365, remote desktop tools, networking basics, endpoint support). Ability to lead process improvement and continuous service optimisation initiatives. Experience working under compliance standards (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials+, GDPR). Desirable: ITIL v4 certification at Managing Professional or Strategic Leader level. Experience introducing or managing automation, AI enhanced triage, or self service platforms in a service desk setting. Familiarity with RMM platforms and integrations into PSA/ITSM tools. Who are we? Aro has 25 years' experience in Collaboration, Connectivity, Cloud and Infrastructure and Cyber Security services both in the UK and Internationally and has a nationwide presence with offices across the UK. As one of the UK's leading independent IT and communication experts our mission is to deliver a seamless technology experience to all end users. To make that vision a reality, we need bright, tenacious and inspiring talent to help drive our performance, growth and achieve this mission. To make us successful we focus on strong communication, a culture based on fun, trust and collaboration. We have created a modern workplace environment, which is full of engaged, energetic, positive and curious people whose productivity, resilience and wellbeing allow them to thrive. In 2021 we were awarded the People Insight's Outstanding Workplace Award, which celebrates organisations building positive workplace cultures and acting on employee feedback to spark positive change. Why Work for Aro? At Aro we are committed to creating an excellent employee experience. Our employees, culture and additional benefits all make Aro a great place to work. Come join us! We offer a wide range of benefits and incentives to our employees including: Company Pension Scheme and matching contributions Company Perks portal Private Medical insurance Life assurance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus holiday trading Your Birthday off, on us! Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme Aro Shares after 12 months employment Employee Assistance Programme Technical Training Academy and E learning Hybrid working If even 80% of this matches your experience and attributes, we would be delighted to hear from you.