IT Technician

alkegen; Rainford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is seeking an IT Support professional based at Rainford to deliver desktop and networking support across multiple sites. You will take first line ownership, respond to issues, and help implement IT infrastructure initiatives.

The role requires in-office attendance four days a week (Mon-Thu) with Friday as work-from-home, and regular travel between sites. Valid driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Higher education qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong networking knowledge across multiple sites.
• Broad expertise in Windows Server, M365, networking, firewalls, cloud and backup.
• Experience configuring network switches and access points is desirable.
• Strong self-management, organisation and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide desktop and networking support across multiple locations.
• Take first line ownership to respond to and resolve issues.
• Assist in deployment and support of IT infrastructure and operations initiatives.

Skills

Multi-site networking

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Self-management

Driving licence

Education

Higher education qualification (e.g., Associate degree)

Completed apprenticeship

Tools

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

DNS

DHCP

Routing

Firewalls

Cloud platforms

Backup solutions

Network switches

Access points

Job description

Job Requirements

Location: Rainford, WA118LP

Work Schedule : Requires in-office attendance four days per week Monday-Thursday, with Friday designated as work -from-home. The role will require regular travel between sites, anticipated to be approximately four times per month.

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities

• Based primarily at the Rainford site but working across several locations, you will be part of the larger Alkegen IT team providing desktop and networking support at various levels.
• You will take first line ownership responding to and resolving issues across multiple locations.
• This role will assist in the deployment and support of all IT Infrastructure and Operations initiatives.

Qualifications / Experience

• Higher education qualification (e.g., Associate degree), completed apprenticeship, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of networking within a multi-site environment
• Broad expertise across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, networking (DNS, DHCP, routing), firewalls, cloud platforms, and backup solutions
• Experience configuring and deploying network switches, access points, is desirable
• Strong self-management, organisation, and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented approach
• Ability to provide timely support and clearly communicate with non-technical users
• Adaptable, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Valid driving licence
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment is desirable but not essential

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people - ALL PEOPLE - breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, colour, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran's status, or any other protected class.