Microsoft Technician

H. Smith Food Group plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (£25,000-£35,000)

Job summary

H. Smith Food Group plc is seeking a proactive Microsoft Technician at our Rainham head office to maintain and secure our Microsoft environment. You will administer Windows Server, Active Directory, 365, and Intune, working with our IT Specialist and external support to keep systems reliable and up to date.

This hands-on role offers ownership of day-to-day admin, opportunities to deploy new Microsoft cloud services, and ongoing development within a growing food distribution business.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 admin and Exchange Online highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with Windows endpoints and security tooling.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments and AD/GP.
• Administer Microsoft 365 users, licences and services.
• Support Microsoft Office/Windows updates and Avast antivirus.
• Manage backups via Acronis/GoodSync and monitor DR readiness.
• Collaborate with IT Specialist and external support provider.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

Microsoft 365 Administration

Microsoft Exchange Online

Microsoft Office

Windows 10/11

Intune / MDM

Backup solutions

Antivirus administration

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and technically minded Microsoft Technician to join our growing business based at our Head Office in Rainham, Essex.

This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining and supporting our Microsoft environment, ensuring our IT infrastructure remains secure, reliable and up to date. You'll work closely with our IT Specialist, while taking ownership of the day-to-day administration and ongoing development of our Microsoft platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in improving our internal IT systems.

About H. Smith Food Group plc

We are a well-established food distribution business supplying a wide range of frozen products to the foodservice and retail sectors across the UK. Operating from our head office in Rainham, Essex, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service, investing in technology and building long-term relationships with our customers, suppliers and employees.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an IT professional who will play an important role in supporting our infrastructure and helping us embrace new Microsoft technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Microsoft Technologies

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Manage Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Work alongside our external IT support provider on server infrastructure.
• Administer Microsoft 365 users, licences and services.
• Support Microsoft Office, Windows and Microsoft 365 technology updates.
• Research and evaluate new Microsoft 365 cloud services, integrations and future technologies.

Desktop & Server Administration

• Maintain approximately 30 desktop PCs, 2 physical servers and 3 virtual servers.
• Perform Windows updates and scheduled system reboots.
• Deploy software updates, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Manage Avast Business Antivirus and the Avast Management Console.
• Carry out proactive system maintenance, including:
• System file integrity checks
• Performance monitoring
• General housekeeping to ensure maximum reliability

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Monitor and maintain company backup routines.
• Administer Acronis and GoodSync backup solutions.
• Verify successful backups and investigate any failures.

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone with experience in some or all of the following:

• Microsoft Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• Microsoft 365 Administration
• Microsoft Exchange Online
• Microsoft Office
• Windows 10/11
• Intune / Mobile Device Management (desirable)
• Backup solutions such as Acronis or similar
• Antivirus administration

Personal Qualities

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Organised and able to prioritise workload
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact users

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £25,000-£35,000, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working hours - no weekend shifts.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the company's Microsoft environment.
• Ongoing exposure to modern Microsoft cloud technologies.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.

If you're passionate about Microsoft technologies and enjoy keeping IT systems running efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.