Desktop & Endpoint Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3132 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and PA Media is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 5244 (Computer system and equipment installers and servicers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3132 IT user support technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About us
We’re a beacon of trust for news, content and data. At the heart of our group is the Press Association, the UK and Ireland’s national news agency. Across The PA, we’re investing in technology that helps us deliver faster, work more effectively and make AI useful and accessible to our people.
We’re also beginning an exciting new chapter in Leeds. Our new home at West Village will bring colleagues from across the business together in the heart of the city centre, just a seven-minute walk from Leeds station.
About the role
We’re looking for a Desktop and Endpoint Engineer (Mac and Microsoft 365) to help colleagues get the best from their technology. You’ll combine responsive technical support with endpoint management, automation and service improvement, with a particular focus on strengthening our Mac service.
AI is a major part of our technology strategy. You’ll help colleagues adopt AI tools safely, identify everyday tasks that could be automated and make sure our workplace technology
What you will be doing
- Resolve issues across macOS, Windows, mobile devices, Microsoft 365 and workplace technology, keeping colleagues informed throughout.
- Manage the Mac lifecycle through Apple Business Manager and Microsoft Intune, from enrolment and configuration to updates and retirement.
- Improve device setup and support through zero-touch deployment, scripting and automation.
- Spot practical opportunities to use AI and automation to make work easier for colleagues.
- Contribute to projects that improve collaboration, security and the experience of working across The PA.
What we need from you
- Experience supporting macOS in a business environment.
- Experience managing endpoints through Microsoft Intune or a similar platform.
- Knowledge of Apple Business Manager, automated device enrolment, configuration profiles or Mac application deployment.
Experience with scripting, Windows Autopilot, application packaging, Teams Rooms, audiovisual technology or generative AI tools would be helpful.
The role may include occasional travel or support outside normal working hours for major events and business critical activity.
What we offer.
At PA you’ll receive a benefits package designed to support your life in and outside work, including:
- 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with a holiday purchase scheme.
- Annual Wellbeing Day and eight hours of paid volunteering time.
- Pension, life assurance, Wellhub access, learning opportunities and a Bupa Health Cash Plan through salary sacrifice.
- A fantastic modern workplace at West Village in the heart of Leeds city centre, just a seven-minute walk from Leeds station.
- Rooftop terraces, collaborative spaces, a wellness studio, showers and extensive cycle storage.
- A brilliant city-centre location with shops, cafés, restaurants and bars on the doorstep, plus exclusive discounts across Leeds covering food and drink, fitness, entertainment and accommodation.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with PA Media, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT user support technicians (SOC 3132) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~158k in sample- Middle half £29,172–44,044
- Median £35,360
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. PA Media holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3132 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.