ICT Systems Engineer in Chorley, Lancashire

Energy Jobline CVL; Chorley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life assurance 3x salary

Employer pension 5%

Discretionary bonus

Annual leave 187.5h

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting for a Senior IT Systems Engineer to provide technical and operational support across the company's ICT infrastructure, systems and services. The role offers a clear senior path, mentoring responsibilities and a focus on infrastructure improvement projects.

Location is in the UK with a salary up to £45,000 and a 37.5 hour week; private healthcare, life assurance and a discretionary bonus are among the benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Senior IT professional with proven experience across ICT infrastructure and systems.
• Experience mentoring and guiding Systems Engineers and coordinating technical work.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, data protection and IT security practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical support across ICT infrastructure and business-critical platforms.
• Act as escalation point for Systems Engineers, providing guidance and coordination.
• Support ICT Manager with infrastructure development, maintenance and projects.

Skills

Senior IT experience

Team leadership

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Computer Technology or equivalent

Job description

Astute's team are currently recruiting for a Senior IT Systems Engineer to provide technical and operational support across a company's ICT infrastructure, systems and services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional to take a senior role, providing technical guidance to Systems Engineers while supporting infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology improvement projects.

The Senior IT Systems Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £45,000.

Role responsibilities and key skills:

• Provide senior technical support across ICT infrastructure, systems and business-critical technology platforms.
• Act as a technical escalation point for Systems Engineers, providing guidance, mentoring and coordination.
• Support the ICT Manager with infrastructure development, maintenance, projects and technology improvements.
• Manage and develop company systems, databases and IT solutions.
• Provide technical support and training to IT users across the organisation.
• Support site projects and remote locations with IT technical requirements.
• Manage personnel identification cards, access control and network accounts.
• Support cybersecurity, data protection and relevant IT/security accreditations.
• Liaise with external IT providers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• NVQ Level 3 in Computer Technology or equivalent required.
• Strong experience in database administration, hardware architecture, network management and computer security.
• Competent Microsoft Office user with strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience handling confidential and commercially sensitive information desirable. Location, salary and package:

Location, salary and package:

• Salary up to £45,000
• 37.5 hours per week
• Overtime available at time and a half, with double time for Sundays and hours above 60 per week
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance - 3x salary
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Discretionary bonus
• 187.5 hours annual holiday allowance

Professional memberships coveredAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of , , , , creed or and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful