Systems Administrator

Forrest Recruitment; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in England is seeking a Systems Administrator skilled in Power BI and SQL. As part of a collaborative team, you'll manage IT access, investigate software issues, and maintain system infrastructures. The role requires you to create and develop Power BI reports and provide user training. Offering a supportive working environment, the position includes a choice of shifts, 25 days holiday, and additional benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your IT career.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Birthday off

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience using Power BI to create reports, dashboards, and perform data modelling.
• Strong SQL skills for querying and managing data from internal systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT access for new employees, departing staff, and role changes.
• Investigate software issues and coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve them.
• Support testing and maintenance of both new and existing software.
• Assist in improving IT systems through customizations and process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards, including advanced features.
• Provide training and support to users on Power BI tools and reporting.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Job description

Systems Administrator (Power BI & SQL) - Sandbach - Permanent - Salary (DOE)

Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking organisation who are looking for a Systems Administrator with solid Power BI and SQL experience to join their team.

Joining a team of 5, reporting into the IT Manager, this is a permanent, full-time position, where you will be valued and supported.

The position offers a mix of IT systems support and business intelligence/reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT access for new employees, departing staff, and role changes.
• Investigate software issues and coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve them.
• Support testing and maintenance of both new and existing software.
• Assist in improving IT systems through customizations and process enhancements.
• Contribute to IT projects aimed at enhancing business systems and workflows.
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards, including advanced features like hyperlinks and drill‑throughs.
• Provide training and support to users on Power BI tools and reporting.
• Assist IT leadership in maintaining the systems infrastructure.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and third‑party providers.
• Collaborate with the broader IT team on system development and user support.

The successful candidate will have experience using Power BI to create reports, dashboards, and perform data modelling. They will have strong SQL skills for querying and managing data from internal systems, excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities along with a good understanding of IT systems and user access processes. Advanced Power BI skills would be highly advantageous.

The role is office based, with a choice of shifts: 08:30-16:30 or 09:00-17:00, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays and your birthday off! You will be working within a supportive and collaborative team culture with likeminded technical professionals.

For more information regarding the above role call Nicola or Amy on (phone number removed) or forward your CV for consideration! Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.