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Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThis employer holds a UK sponsor licence (Skilled Worker, A rating).
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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Can’t check pay against the visa rulesNo salary stated. UK Skilled Worker visa needs at least £41,700 a year (new-entrant (under 26, recent Student/Graduate visa) or STEM PhD: £33,400).
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Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- This employer holds a UK sponsor licence (Skilled Worker, A rating). Source: Register of licensed sponsors (UK Home Office).
- Can’t check pay against the visa rules
- No salary stated. UK Skilled Worker visa needs at least £41,700 a year (new-entrant (under 26, recent Student/Graduate visa) or STEM PhD: £33,400). Source: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less, rules effective 2025-07-22.
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About the role
Technical Support Engineer - Fully Onsite - Bristol
This is a full-time onsite Support Engineer to provide technical support to a prestigious client, based in Central Bristol.
Job Duties:
• To help determine customer needs, as the customers first point of contact with Telefónica Tech, this is a vital role within the organisation.
• Engineers will be technically proficient at performing on-site support and triage activities for Desk, Wall and Floor ports; WAP ceiling ports; Equipment Room patching of access switches; Shared Printers; Audio Visual Equipment; Room Booking Tablets; Digital Signage .
• On-site engineers will also escalate incidents to the offsite team where required and will assist with on-site diagnostic and resolution activity under the guidance of the offsite team as required.
• Daily checks and management, monitoring of on-site equipment.
• Triage and log tickets with 3rd party vendors.
• Assist with the installation and support of network equipment at customer’s premises to ensure effective service within agreed time scales and to the standards required by the company inclusive of documentation.
• In addition to the above duties and responsibilities the post holder must be prepared to undertake such additional duties which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity change the general character or level of responsibility to the post.
Person Requirements:
• Previous experience working as on-site IT engineer or on a busy Service Desk
• Experience of AV equipment is highly advantageous
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Must meet Security Clearance vetting requirements as this is a requirement of the role.
• Any offer would be conditional upon the successful candidate passing BPSS & SC Clearance
Key Words:
SC Cleared - SC Clearance - AV - Audio Visual - Support Engineer - Audio Visual Equipment - AV Support - Service Desk - Technical Support - Digital Workplace
At Telefónica Tech, we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We celebrate and respect our differences because diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.
Be yourself with us, and feel that you belong.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We are also committed to equity, accessible hiring practices, and creating an inclusive culture through many means including TogetHer (Women's network) and our Employee Resource Groups which include Diversity and Inclusion, Telefónica Tech Pride, Neurodiversity, ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network), and Sustainability.
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