Junior Operations Analyst

Kingfisher plc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Operations Analyst to join their dynamic Command Centre team in Southampton. This exciting role involves providing dedicated Level 1/2 infrastructure monitoring support and playing a crucial part in incident management. You will be responsible for identifying and reporting issues on live service applications while developing your skills for future career growth. The company fosters an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, encouraging innovation and collaboration. If you're passionate about IT and retail, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Inclusive work environment

Support for new ideas and experimentation

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent GCSE grades, particularly in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Monitor IT production services and manage incidents effectively.
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop essential skills.

Skills

IT service management

Incident management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to learn quickly

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

IT related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Windows

MS Excel

Job description

We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in.

At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. Based out of our Southampton office.

Junior Operations Analysts (JOA) reside in the Command Centre, providing round the clock, dedicated Level 1/2 Infrastructure monitoring support for all of Kingfisher’s banners. This is a key role to the incident management process, responsible for accurately identifying and reporting any issues on live service applications. In addition to monitoring, the JOAs are also responsible for performing initial problem determination and recovery prior to directing issues to the appropriate dedicated application and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• To work 12-hour shifts (24x7) managing IT services in accordance with Kingfisher operational policies and procedures.
• Monitor IT production services of the operating companies that form Kingfisher PLC.
• Work with experienced team members to develop business knowledge, key capabilities, and essential skills in readiness for promotion to next role.
• Have a genuine interest in Retail and how customer needs are changing, particularly online.
• Fix production incidents in accordance with agreed procedures and where necessary co-ordinate the resolution of more difficult incidents by working closely with technical support personnel.
• Form effective relationships with colleagues so implementation of additional bridge responsibilities is seamless.
• Good general knowledge of IT software tools (EG: Microsoft Windows, MS Excel).
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to pick up new skills quickly.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and good time management skills.
• Reliable and conscientious.

Qualifications

• Excellent GCSE grades, emphasis in English & Maths.
• An IT related qualification would be advantageous.

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.

In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher.

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.

Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.