Lothian

IT Support jobs in Edinburgh.

Service desk, desktop and field support roles keep organisations running and are frequently filled at short notice for rollouts, migrations and cover. Actionus supplies 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support staff for temporary, contract and permanent work.

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Hiring in Edinburgh

What the Edinburgh market looks like.

Edinburgh's services run through NHS Lothian, covering the city plus West Lothian, Midlothian and East Lothian sites. Fife and Forth Valley are within commuting distance for many candidates, and Scottish NHS terms and PVG scheme membership apply rather than the English DBS route.

Major employers in Lothian

  • NHS Lothian
  • Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
  • Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
  • NHS Fife

Also covering

Livingston · Dunfermline · Falkirk · Musselburgh · Bathgate · Kirkcaldy

Typical settings

  • Service desks
  • NHS and local authority IT teams
  • Managed service providers
  • Education and multi-site organisations

Common specialities

  • 1st line service desk
  • 2nd and 3rd line support
  • Deskside and field support
  • Hardware rollouts
  • Active Directory and Microsoft 365

Questions

IT Support work in Edinburgh, answered.

What it support jobs are available in Edinburgh?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent it support roles across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including service desks, nhs and local authority it teams, managed service providers. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire IT support staff in Edinburgh?
Actionus works with technology employers across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring IT support staff.
What registration do I need to work as a it support professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Edinburgh?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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