Senior IT Technical Engineer (Network Engineer)

ZipRecruiter; Maryport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Senior IT Technical Engineer in Flimby, Cumbria, to manage networks and provide IT support. This hands-on role requires strong skills in Cisco systems, excellent communication, and offers a relocation package. The position promises diverse challenges and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Relocation Package

4-Day Working Week

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Cisco Meraki, Networking, and Security required.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex enterprise networks.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with non-tech stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support network hardware and IT equipment onsite.
• Manage upgrades, backups, and documentation.
• Act as primary IT contact for local manufacturing teams.

Skills

Cisco Meraki

Networking

Security

Communication

Education

CCNA certification

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Palo Alto Firewalls

Aruba Wireless

Cloud technologies

Job description

Job Description

Senior IT Technical Engineer (Network Engineer) Meraki/Networking/Security

Location: Flimby, Cumbria (Onsite 4 Days a Week)
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits + Relocation Package
Schedule: 4-Day Working Week

Are you ready for a fresh challenge in a role where you'll truly make an impact?

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Senior IT Technical Engineer to join a dynamic, manufacturing environment based in Flimby, Cumbria. This is a highly visible and hands-on role supporting local infrastructure while also collaborating on global projects, including planned travel across Europe.

You'll be the go-to IT expert onsite, managing networks, systems, and security while ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. This role blends strong technical capability with stakeholder engagement, so it's perfect for someone who thrives in both areas.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain and support all network hardware and IT equipment onsite

• Manage upgrades, backups, and documentation

• Act as the primary IT contact for local manufacturing teams

• Support and deliver IT projects within the UK and Europe

• Collaborate with global IT teams using agile methodologies

• Troubleshoot network and infrastructure issues (onsite and remote)

• Drive continual improvement in IT systems and security posture

What You'll Need:

Strong skills in Cisco Meraki, Networking, and Security
Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Palo Alto Firewalls, Aruba Wireless, and Cloud technologies
A full UK driving license and valid passport
Hands-on experience with troubleshooting complex enterprise networks
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate tech for non-tech stakeholders
A willingness to relocate to Flimby (relocation package included)

Nice to Have:

• CCNA certification

• Knowledge of virtualisation, Azure Backup, Veeam, or Zerto

• Background in manufacturing environments or working in Agile teams

This is a rare opportunity to step into a key role within a collaborative and forward-thinking IT team. If you're ready to take on something challenging and rewarding in a beautiful part of the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

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