IT Systems Administrator

GXO; Rushden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider is seeking a Systems Administrator based in Rushden. This role involves ensuring smooth IT operations through troubleshooting, system upgrades, and collaboration with global teams. Candidates should have strong IT knowledge, especially in specific WMS systems, and a proactive approach. The position offers up to £29,933 per annum plus various benefits, including company-sponsored health plans and discounts.

Benefits

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Qualifications

• Strong IT knowledge, especially in Blue Yonder/DLC/Red Prairie WMS.
• Previous experience within a warehouse environment would be a strong advantage.
• Experience with Oracle (SQL).
• Self-motivation, reliability, and a proactive mindset.
• A flexible, focused approach and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Champion continuous improvement and secure system access.
• Troubleshoot and escalate system issues, keeping key stakeholders informed.
• Support and maintain IT hardware across the site including desktops and laptops.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Assist with system upgrades, testing, and end-user training.

Skills

Strong IT knowledge, especially in Blue Yonder/DLC/Red Prairie WMS

Previous experience within a warehouse environment

Experience with Oracle (SQL)

Self-motivation

Reliability

Proactive mindset

Flexible, focused approach

Commitment to excellence

Job description

Are you the go-to person when tech goes wrong – and the one who makes it right? Are you passionate about IT systems and solving problems before they become disruptions? Are you ready to be the driving force behind smooth operations?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for a Systems Administrator to join our Abercrombie & Fitch contract, based in Rushden, where your expertise will help keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work with the systems team, alongside operations, and off-site IT service providers to support and achieve business goals, focusing on minimising downtime and process improvement.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You’ll be working Sunday to Thursday, covering the hours of 14:00 till 22:00. However, we will also consider part-time (12 hours p/w) for the right candidate!

Pay, benefits and more

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £29,933 per annum and 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Champion continuous improvement and secure system access
• Troubleshoot and escalate system issues, keeping key stakeholders in the loop
• Support and maintain IT hardware across the site – desktops, laptops, printers, and more
• Collaborate with global teams (yes, even the USA and India!) to deliver technical solutions
• Assist with system upgrades, testing, and end-user training

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Strong IT knowledge, especially in Blue Yonder/DLC/Red Prairie WMS
• Previous experience within a warehouse environment would be a strong advantage
• Experience with Oracle (SQL)
• Self-motivation, reliability, and a proactive mindset
• A flexible, focused approach and commitment to excellence

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.