IT Engineer

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European manufacturing firm is seeking an IT Engineer based in Wrexham. You'll support IT infrastructure, manage systems for users, and contribute to software development. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in IT or software roles, with skills in Windows Server, Ubuntu, and various programming languages. This position offers a basic salary of £35,000 and several employee benefits, including enhanced pensions and subsidized gym memberships.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Reduced gym memberships

Health cash back scheme

Employee assistance programme

Subsidised on site canteen

Qualifications

• Experience in IT or software development roles.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and IT security principles.
• Experience with cloud-based management tools and BI reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IT infrastructure and support local and remote users.
• Manage servers, backups, and IT documentation.
• Support software installation, network management, and IT security initiatives.
• Develop IT solutions using PHP, Python, C#.net core, Laravel.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Problem solving

Communication skills

Continuous learning

Education

HNC / HND or degree in IT or Software Development

Tools

Windows Server

Ubuntu

Active Directory

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

SQL Server

MySQL

Microsoft 365

Job description

Based in North Wales, join a leading European manufacturing organisation renowned for innovative technologies and award-winning operations. Support IT infrastructure, develop bespoke software solutions, and help drive digital transformation initiatives.

BASIC SALARY

£35,000

BENEFITS

• Early finish on Friday's - c20 x Friday's off per year!
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Reduced gym memberships
• Health cash back scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Subsidised on site canteen

LOCATION

You’ll be working from our office based in Wrexham.

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS

Chester, Deeside, Oswestry, Ellesmere, Whitchurch, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Mold, Rhyl, Market Drayton, Nantwich, Runcorn, Liverpool

JOB DESCRIPTION

This IT Engineer is a key role supporting the IT department in a leading manufacturing company. You will maintain IT infrastructure, provide support to local and remote users, and contribute to software development and digital transformation projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

IT Engineer - Manufacturing

As our IT Engineer, you will:

• Provide IT support and day-to-day maintenance of systems for all users
• Manage servers (Windows & Ubuntu), Active Directory, virtual machines, backups, and IT documentation
• Support Microsoft 365, Windows operating systems, and network devices (switches, firewalls, printers, laptops/desktops)
• Assist with software installation, network management, and IT security initiatives
• Develop IT solutions using languages such as PHP, Python, C#.net core, Laravel, and maintain databases (SQL Server & MySQL)
• Generate reports and maintain BI dashboards from company IT systems

PERSON SPECIFICATION

IT Engineer - Manufacturing

In order to be successful as our IT Engineer, you will have a passion for IT, problem solving and continuous learning, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex IT issues in simple terms. You will also:

• Have a HNC / HND or degree in IT, Software Development, or related field
• Be experienced in IT or software development roles
• Possess a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network protocols, and IT security principle
• Have experience with Windows Server, virtual desktops, SSH, cloud-based management tools, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and BI reporting tools

THE COMPANY

We manufacture top of the range products from office printers, to industrial machining centres. We have won awards for our carbon neutral recycling facilities in Europe. We invest in our staff and promote growth within our business.

PROSPECTS

As an international business, we offer the opportunity to work across the globe and support progression within the company.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: IT Engineer, IT Support Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Engineer, Software Developer, or Technical Support Analyst - Windows Server, Ubuntu, Active Directory, VMware/vSphere, SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft 365, Azure, Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, PHP, Python, C#.NET Core, Laravel, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, BI reporting tools, and IT security systems.

INTERESTED?

Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.

REF: SM18393, Wallace Hind Selection