Infrastructure Engineer

Advocate Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer to lead Azure migrations and maintain on-premise infrastructure. The role involves delivering disaster recovery solutions and collaborating with IT teams across multiple locations. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Azure, VMware, and Windows Server, along with effective communication and problem-solving skills. This is a full-time position with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Azure migration and cloud services.
• Strong technical background in VMware and Windows Server.
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery technologies.
• Comfortable with network fundamentals such as routing, switching, and Cisco.
• Hands-on, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead Azure data centre migrations ensuring scalability and security.
• Maintain and optimise on-premise infrastructure.
• Deliver resilient disaster recovery and backup solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams.

Skills

Azure migration

VMware

Windows Server

disaster recovery technologies

network fundamentals

communication skills

problem-solving skills

Tools

Veeam

Rubrik

Cisco

Job description

Overview

Location: Multiple Locations across the UK (Hybrid - 3 days onsite p/w). Type: Permanent.

Are you a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer with a passion for Azure, hybrid cloud environments, and resilient disaster recovery strategies? A fast-growing, multi-site food manufacturer is seeking a driven and ambitious individual to join their infrastructure team at a time of exciting transformation and growth.

The Company: This organisation is one of Europe’s most dynamic consumer goods groups, home to a collection of well-known heritage brands across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. With a portfolio spanning biscuits, snacks, condiments, and confectionery, their footprint includes over 15 UK sites and several international locations. The business is currently undergoing a major IT transformation, unifying multiple local functions into a single, strategic IT structure, and you’ll play a central role in this transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Azure data centre migrations, ensuring scalability and security


• Maintain and optimise on-premise infrastructure (VMware/vSphere, Windows Server, physical data centres)


• Deliver resilient disaster recovery and backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Rubrik)


• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams across UK and EU sites


• Support network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, routing, Cisco) as required


• Travel to manufacturing and office locations (e.g., North West, East of England, Ireland) on occasion

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Azure migration and cloud services


• Strong technical background in VMware, Windows Server, and traditional infrastructure


• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery technologies


• Comfortable with network fundamentals, such as routing, switching, and Cisco


• Hands-on, proactive attitude with strong communication and problem-solving skills


• Based in the North West, preferably; however, UK-wide applicants will be considered


• Willing to travel on occasion to other locations across the UK

How to apply

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Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Information Technology


• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Manufacturing