Server and Storage Engineer

Adecco are pleased to recruiting for a Server and Storage Engineer to join the team within the North Yorkshire Police Force.

Location: Police HQ, Northallerton - with travel required across North Yorkshire.

Salary: £41,907 - 45,147 plus generous government pension and other benefits

Contract: Full time | Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Important Note:
Due to police vetting criteria, candidates must have resided in the UK continuously for at least 5 years at the time of application.

Job description:

Are you ready to take your ICT career to the next level in a role that truly makes a difference?

We're looking for a motivated and technically skilled ICT Server and Storage Engineer to join our dynamic Infrastructure Team. Based in Northallerton, you'll play a vital role in supporting the digital infrastructure that underpins the essential services of the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC), North Yorkshire Police (NYP), and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS).

This is more than just a support role-it's an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, multi-agency ICT service that's committed to innovation, collaboration, and public service excellence.

Key responsibilities:

Delivering high-quality server, storage and cloud platform implementations and support to end users, key stakeholders and project delivery teams, across the organisations.

Build, configure, and maintain ICT hardware and virtual hardware to meet operational needs.

Respond to service desk calls and requests with professionalism and efficiency.

Support the delivery of ICT services in line with performance targets and service catalogue commitments.

Contribute to project work and commissioned tasks, including occasional fieldwork and out-of-hours support.

Collaborate with colleagues across ICT to ensure a seamless, "one service" experience for users.

Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

Requirements:

To be successful in the role you will:

Provide expert support for server, storage, cloud and client technologies, ensuring systems are secure, high-performing, and resilient.

Help shape the infrastructure strategy and roadmap, aligning technology with operational priorities.

Identify opportunities to enhance technological capabilities and develop new solutions to improve efficiency.

Work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and partners to meet current and future business needs.

Support new deployments, upgrades, and system enhancements in a medium to large enterprise environment.

Collaborate with third-party providers to review, manage, and maintain ICT products and services.

Promote a culture of collaboration, providing technical guidance and training to colleagues.

Confident communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across all levels.

Experience working in or with public sector organisations, ideally within emergency services.

A clean driving licence and flexibility to travel when required.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

Experience with enterprise-class server/client architecture, preferably within emergency services or the public sector.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to create effective solutions in a fast-paced ICT environment.

Proven track record of working on implementation projects and supporting complex IT infrastructures.

Expertise in VMWare environments, Windows, Linux, Exchange 365, Azure, Intune, VEEAM, Virtual Desktops.

Knowledge of Cloud Computing, Microsoft SCCM, virtual networks, and Thin/Thick Client technologies.

ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent experience in a regulated ICT environment.

Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

Working for us - what we can offer you

Working for the emergency services is truly rewarding, and we want to inspire all colleagues to achieve their full potential. Everything we do has a direct impact on the service our organisation delivers, and each of us contributes to ensuring our communities continue to feel safe.

You'll be welcomed into an organisation that is committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported equally. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and we care about the well-being of our staff, and actively support people so they can perform to their best.

In addition, we offer a range of benefits including:

Competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience

Ongoing Training and development opportunities to help you grow your career

A collaborative, inclusive team culture where your ideas and contributions are valued

Excellent government pension scheme

Access to onsite Health and Wellbeing services

24 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)

Access to discounts at major retailers

Staff support networks

Unison - recognised trade union

Inclusion and Diversity support networks

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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