Systems Engineer | SWARCO

Swarco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions company in Manchester is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide technical support for the installation and maintenance of the National Motorway Communications System. Ideal candidates will have a degree or HNC in engineering-related subjects, experience in customer-facing roles, and extensive knowledge of MS Windows and Linux systems. Attractive benefits include a company vehicle and generous vacation time.

Benefits

Company Vehicle - with option for private use

25 days holiday rising to 28 days

Your Birthday off

Employee discounts portal

Generous employer pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance up to 6x salary

Qualifications

• Qualification to degree or HNC level in an engineering, maths or science related subject.
• Previous experience in the traffic industry and National Highways is advantageous.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and expertise to the Project Manager.
• Ensure delivery and maintenance tasks are undertaken to a high technical standard.
• Collect and disseminate relevant diagnostic information.

Skills

MS Windows and Linux configuration

IP networking skills

Fault investigation

Production of technical documents

Education

Degree or HNC level in engineering, maths or science

Tools

Linux

Hypervisor

Virtual machines

Job description

Overview

Systems Engineer — Location: Manchester, United Kingdom | Full time

Responsibilities

We require highly skilled individuals that are self-motivated and able to work independently. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support and expertise to the Project Manager for delivery of the installation, commissioning and maintenance activities for projects. Initially focused on supporting the operations of the live National Motorway Communications System (NMCS2), they will ensure delivery and maintenance tasks are undertaken to a high technical standard in accordance with the allotted project plan.

Qualifications and experience

• Qualification to degree or HNC level in an engineering, maths or science related subject.
• Previous experience in the traffic industry and National Highways would be advantageous but is not essential.
• MS Windows and Linux configuration and system administration including:
  • Build and maintain clusters
  • Operation of Hypervisor and virtual machines within clusters
  • System administration - Linux, LUCI
  • Linux shell and scripting tools including bash
  • DRBD (Distributed Replicated Block Device)
  • Disk partitioning
  • IP networking skills; addressing, subnetting, routing
  • Router/Switch set up
• Previous work in customer facing roles.
• Providing operational and technical support to customers, system users and other stakeholders.
• Fault investigation including collection, recording and dissemination of relevant diagnostic information.
• Production of high-quality technical documents such as system design specifications, operator manuals, test specifications, test records.

Benefits

As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development and you will also receive:

• Company Vehicle - with the option for private use
• 25 days holiday rising to 28 days inclusive of bank holidays, plus the option to buy an agreed number of days
• Your Birthday off
• Employee discounts portal
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance up to 6x salary

How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the link below. Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Therefore successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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Become a part of SWARCO. We look forward to receiving your comprehensive application via the online tool.

SWARCO UK & Ireland LTD
6 Commerce Way
Trafford Park
Stretford
Manchester M17 1HW