IT Specialist job at Winsford Full Time NEW

Job Summary
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a skilled and motivated IT Specialist to join our dynamic team.

The role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving IT systems, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the company’s infrastructure, and providing Level 2 and Level 3 support with escalation where appropriate.

Responsibilities Include:

· Maintain core IT systems: Support the management and maintenance of the company’s IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, servers, and business critical applications.

· Provide Level 2 technical support to Users ( Desktop & Remote Support)

· Provide Level 3 infrastructure support

· Install and configure systems: Install, configure, and upgrade computer systems, applications, and software.

· User lifecycle management: Provision new starters and deprovision leavers across all relevant systems.

· Ensure data security: Maintain the integrity of data security and support compliance with internal and external standards.

· Maintain CyberEssentials Plus: Support ongoing compliance and ensure security controls remain effective.

· Monitor system performance: Track system health, identify risks, and implement preventative measures to minimize downtime.

· Manage IT resources: Oversee hardware, software, licenses, and asset lifecycles to ensure efficient utilisation.

Experience & Skills

· Microsoft Infrastructure, Desktop & Remote Support Role

. Relevant Degree qualification or qualified by experience

· VMware infrastructure role.

· Active Directory and Group Policy Objects.

· Exchange Hybrid environments

· Networks & VLANS.

· Cloud Office 365 support

· Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

· Experience with system administration and IT security practices.

· Experience with remote assistance tools (PDQ, LogMeIn, TeamViewer).

· Excellent communication and customer service skills.

We look forward to receiving your application.

NB – NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• Desktop support: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person