System Administrator

M&S Logistics; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Sandbach is seeking a System Administrator to ensure smooth running of internal IT systems and provide support in maintenance. The role involves creating reports using Power BI and supporting IT projects. Candidates should have experience in managing software issues and a strong background in IT system administration. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a friendly working environment with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonuses

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Long service days up to 5 days

Birthday off

Free assigned parking

Friendly family culture

Work-life balance flexibility

Investment in training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in creating dashboards and business reports using Power BI is essential.
• Experience in SQL reporting tools to run queries and reports.
• Software maintenance reporting and administration skills.
• An ability to focus and work as part of a small team towards a shared goal.
• Strong communication skills.
• Adaptable with a can-do attitude and accountability.
• Curiosity and the ability to brainstorm and contribute to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of internal IT systems.
• Process new starters, leavers, changes in relation to IT accessibility.
• Investigate software issues and resolve them with software suppliers.
• Test and maintain existing and new software.
• Develop IT systems for efficiency and enhancements.
• Create reports using Power BI for business queries.
• Assist with end user training on developed dashboards.
• Support IT team in developing systems.

Skills

Active Directory

VMware

Computer Networking

Microsoft Windows Server

Solaris

Windows

Linux

SAN

Shell Scripting

System Administration

Dns

CentOS

Job description

Founded in 1996 in South Africa and identified in London Stock Exchanges 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the intermodal transport of bulk liquids with a fleet size of over 9500 tank containers. The companys headquarters is in the UK with offices in the Netherlands Singapore South Africa China Dubai Thailand Taiwan India Korea France Germany and The Americas with further office openings planned for next year.

Job Title : System Administrator

Site : Sandbach

Hours : 37.5 per week; 8 : 30am till 4 : 30pm or 9 : 00am till 5 : 00pm

The purpose of this role is :

To ensure the smooth and successful running of internal IT systems by providing support in maintenance and efficiency and using Power BI to provide reports to the business as required.

What you will do

• Process new starters / leavers / changes as necessary in relation to IT accessibility and profiles.
• Investigate software issues and work in unison with the business needs and software suppliers to resolve issues.
• Contribute to regional office success by the testing and maintenance of existing and new software.
• Assist the business in making our IT systems more efficient for users including the development of new enhancements / customisations.
• Assist the business with IT projects relating to the improvement of our IT systems and business processes.
• Using Power BI - Create reports and handle queries from our internal IT systems to aid the business.
• Assist the business with end user training on developed Power BI dashboards.
• Assist the IT Manager and Applications Manager in the maintenance of the IT systems.
• Develop strong relations with employees and suppliers.
• Support other members of the IT team in developing our IT systems and supporting the business.
• Promote and act as a role model for the companys core values and behaviours.

What you will bring

• Experience in creating dashboards and business reports using Power BI is essential.
• Experience in SQL reporting tools to run queries and reports
• Software maintenance reporting and administration skills
• An ability to focus and work as part of a small team towards a shared goal
• Strong communication skills
• Adaptable with a can-do attitude and accountability
• Curiosity and the ability to brainstorm and contribute to problem‑solving
• Desirable experience (but full training will be given) :
• SAP Crystal Reports and SAP B1
• Automated processing tools such as Codeless BPA (desirable)
• Understanding JSON and xml output files

What you will receive

• A competitive salary
• Discretionary bonuses
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• A long service day each year for every 5 years of service up to a maximum of 5 days at 25 years service.
• Your birthday is important so you get the day off!
• Free assigned parking space in Sandbach within walking distance of the office
• A caring friendly family culture with strong values
• Flexibility to balance home and work
• The chance to work in a multicultural environment
• Potential opportunity to travel with work
• A medium-sized company where you are known and valued
• Investment in your training and development

Assessment

• CV
• Competency-based interview
• Role-based assessment (Maths / Excel)

Interviews for this role will be held from October 2025.

We welcome you to an international environment with an enthusiastic and dynamic team located in our newly refurbished office in Sandbach Cheshire with strong links to our global office locations.

Do you feel this role is for you? Please don't hesitate to send in your application as soon as possible.

Please note that the candidate needs to live within commuting distance of our Sandbach office.

A Person Specification and Job Description can be provided on request by emailing

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Active Directory
• VMware
• Computer Networking
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Solaris
• Windows
• Linux
• SAN
• Shell Scripting
• System Administration
• Dns
• CentOS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1