IT Engineer

We’re hiring for an IT Engineer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Salford.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of IT infrastructure, systems, and support, acting as a key technical lead across multiple sites while ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and scalable.

What’s on offer?

  • £45,000 - £50,000 p/a
  • Mon – Fri | 8am – 4:30pm
  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension scheme
  • Permanent role within a growing engineering environment
  • Opportunity to lead and improve a key operational function

What will you be doing as an IT Engineer?

  • Leading and supporting the IT helpdesk and support function
  • Acting as the escalation point for 2nd and 3rd line support issues
  • Managing and maintaining servers, networks, cloud systems and backups
  • Supporting and developing Microsoft environments (M365, Active Directory, Windows Server)
  • Overseeing network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, switching)
  • Implementing and maintaining cyber security controls and system monitoring
  • Supporting disaster recovery, patching and system resilience
  • Leading IT projects, improvements and technical upgrades
  • Creating and maintaining IT documentation and best practice processes
  • Mentoring junior IT staff and supporting team development

What will you need?

  • Proven experience in a Senior IT Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer or IT Support Lead role
  • Strong background in IT infrastructure, networks and cloud systems
  • Experience providing 2nd and 3rd line support
  • Knowledge of Microsoft technologies (M365, Active Directory, Windows Server)
  • Understanding of cyber security best practices
  • Ability to lead technical projects

Interested?

Apply today or speak with Caitlin  at KPJ Group for more information   between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.

Job Details

Company
KPJ Group
Location
M6, Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£45000 - £50000/annum
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