Junior IT Infrastructure & Data Centre Support

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Global Professional Services firm is seeking a Junior IT Support Analyst for a long-term contract in Sunderland. This role is perfect for recent graduates looking to start their career in IT. Responsibilities include providing local support, managing data centre operations, and collaborating with technical teams. The position offers a contract until December 2026, with stability and benefits like 33 days holiday pay, along with valuable experience in an industrial IT environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday pay

Long-term contract stability

Practical experience in a large-scale IT environment

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of IT hardware and data centre environments.
• Flexibility to work on a shift-based rotation.
• Ability to work in a 100% office-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide local IT support for a busy manufacturing site.
• Manage day-to-day data centre operations, including rack management.
• Perform basic hardware repairs, upgrades, and installations.
• Support IT infrastructure operations to ensure minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with wider technical teams for technology refreshes.

Skills

Basic understanding of IT hardware

Strong communication skills

Can-do attitude

Education

Degree in IT or Computer Science

Job description

Junior IT Infrastructure & Data Centre Support

5 days on site in Sunderland

130 a day inside IR35

A leading Global Professional Services firm is urgently seeking a Junior IT Support Analyst to join a major Infrastructure Operations project in Sunderland. This is a long‑term contract running until at least December 2026, with a high likelihood of extension into 2027.

This role is an ideal launchpad for a recent graduate or someone looking to secure their first professional role in a large-scale industrial IT environment. You will be a key contributor to an enterprise‑scale data centre management project within a major manufacturing facility. Your primary focus will be ensuring the site's critical hardware and infrastructure remain operational through proactive support and maintenance.

Responsible for the following

• Provide local IT support for a busy manufacturing site, resolving hardware and connectivity issues.
• Manage day‑to‑day data centre operations, including rack management, cabling, and hardware health checks.
• Perform basic hardware repairs, upgrades, and installations.
• Support IT infrastructure operations to ensure minimal downtime for site production.
• Collaborate with wider technical teams to assist with site‑wide technology refreshes.

Essential Skills

• A basic understanding of IT hardware and data centre environments.
• Ability to work in a 100% office‑based environment.
• Flexibility to work on a shift‑based rotation.
• Strong communication skills and a "can‑do" attitude.
• Recent grads with a degree IT or computer science or similar.

What's on Offer

• Stability: Long‑term contract until Dec 2026.
• Benefits: 33 days holiday pay.
• Growth: Practical experience in a Tier‑1, large‑scale industrial IT environment.

If you are ready to kickstart your IT career, please send your CV or apply directly.