Infrastructure Engineer in Wigan

Full-time – 40 hours per week. You’ll be empowered to make a real impact within a collaborative environment.

What will the role involve?

• Assist in the design, development, implementation and testing of technical solutions based on business requirements.
• Actively contribute to the wider IT strategy, striving to deliver stabilisation and continuous improvement – process and technology.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure using the latest technology.
• Put together and install infrastructure components on networks and servers, ensuring that the technical performance aspects in the infrastructure environment are optimised, including database, network, and application server performance.
• Comply with governance procedures and strive to improve smartly and effectively.
• Install and configure operating systems, software, and hardware components, and clearly document the design, maintenance, and support procedures for routine tasks.
• Create reports and documentation outlining findings and solutions.

What are we looking for in our Infrastructure Engineer?

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar infrastructure role, with strong infrastructure design skills incorporating security, service, and operational considerations, including guiding appropriate levels of operational acceptance testing.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems, with experience monitoring, maintaining, and automating infrastructure environments.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with Office 365, Windows Server, Hyper-V, Active Directory, SAN/NAS, Azure, and LAN networking including switch configuration.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills combined with a proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Confident in managing priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Annual Leave – 34 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service.
• Holiday Buy Scheme – Buy up to 5 additional days.
• Competitive Pension Plan options – Plus company contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance – via Bupa.
• Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one.
• Medicash – An easy-to-use health insurance package that provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free 24/7 confidential wellbeing help.
• Progression and Development Opportunities – Department specific technical training and Internal Management Development Academies.
• Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk (25% discount on designer branded clothing, footwear and home accessories with 15% off furniture, leisure and electrical items).
• Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, bootcamps and fitness studios.
• Cycle to work scheme – In partnership with Halfords, the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts.
• Long service awards – We go out of our way to recognise and reward our colleagues with our long service awards programme.
• Employee of the month – Winners receive £25 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition.
• CEO Award of the month – Winners receive £100 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition.
• Departmental Incentives – Year-round departmental competitions, seasonal incentives and fantastic gifts.
• Retail Discounts – Huge discount savings in supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainsburys), fashion discounts with (Adidas, Asos, H&M, Boohoo, JD and Matalan) and technology discounts with (Apple, Argos, Currys/PC World and John Lewis), plus many more savings.