IT Services Technician - Manufacturing REF 1049

Interface Recruitment UK; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing and engineering firm in Barnsley is seeking an IT Support Technician to manage technical assistance across various sites in the UK. You'll provide 1st and 2nd line support, be involved in multiple projects, and ensure high-level service delivery. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of IT support experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with the Google Suite. Attractive benefits include 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holidays (plus stats)

4% Pension

Life x 3

Free Parking

Cycle Scheme

EAP

Enhanced Family Benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in IT support both desk and shop floor.
• Understanding of CompTIA A+ (PC Hardware Break & Fix).
• Exposure to SQL and Jira Helpdesk is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for technical assistance.
• Assist with diagnosing and resolving hardware/software issues.
• Create and maintain user accounts in Active Directory.

Skills

IT Support

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Computing

Tools

Google Workspace

Windows 10/11

Active Directory

Job description

General IT Support - Desktop / Network / Server

Manufacturing

Qualifications

Any relatable Technology Support Qualifications a benefit

Skills

IT Support

Contact number 0113 299 0570

25 days holidays (plus stats) + 4% Pension + Life x 3 + Free Parking

Additional Benefits

Cycle Scheme + EAP + Enhanced Family Benefits

Region

South Yorkshire

Description

This is an opportunity to join a global manufacturing and engineering firm with multiple sites UK wide. The IT Department is a global department with technicians and support based at most sites. That said, the work is shared and IT deal with issues from all sites (nobody is allocated their own site), therefore a great deal of communication skills and flexibility is required. The UK business currently employs around 350-400 employees with an average service history of 12 years. Stockport has around 100-150 staff and the average length of service here is 11 years.

Role Purpose

To support Computer applications and platforms within an office and manufacturing environment. The role therefore is both 1st and 2nd line focused but the added ability to get heavily involved in a high number of projects. You will provide unparalleled IT support services while managing day-to-day operations alongside other Technicians in UK Wide sites and supporting the Global IT Team based in the US. This role requires a mix of technical expertise and a strong focus on delivering white-glove service levels. The ideal candidate will be have a good mix of skills including the ability to converse across a range of business levels and will have a solid understanding of Google Workspace, Citrix environments, and advanced troubleshooting of Windows operating systems.

• Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone and helpdesk.
• Assist with diagnosing and resolving technical hardware and software issues.
• Log all helpdesk interactions.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Redirect IT issues to appropriate resources.
• Identify and escalate issues requiring urgent attention.
• Create and maintain user accounts in Active Directory and Google Administration console.
• Build and refurbish PC Base and Laptops as required.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Computing.
• Google experience using and/or supporting components of the Google Suite of applications including, but not limited to Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Calendar. (Not essential)
• MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) in Windows 10/11 environment. (Not Essential)
• Understanding and experience of CompTIA A+ (PC Hardware Break & Fix), exposure to Windows Server environment, SQL, Jira Helpdesk and bespoke system support would be advantageous.
• 1–2 year experience in an IT support role both desk and shop floor.