IT Systems Administrator

IT Systems Administrator

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000

Location: Leeds

We are currently working with a market leading survey and safety equipment company, who deliver technology services and solutions to the construction industry, through training and hiring of equipment. Now in their next phase of growth we are seeking an IT Systems Administrator to join the team.

The Opportunity

Having grown from strength-to-strength since the mid 00’s it's an exciting time to be an instrumental part of the business. You will be contributing to the growing success of the company and be given the opportunity to bring new ideas, efficiencies and systems to the Senior Leadership Team, effectively to streamline and support as they grow.

The Role:

This is a stand-alone role reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, meaning you will have direct access to the company’s decision makers. It's ideal for someone with Systems Administration experience who is looking to take the next step into their career. As the Systems Administrator you will be a crucial "doer" and actively involved in day-to-day operations alongside strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Configure, manage and monitor storage systems
• Make recommendations to purchase software and system components
• Provide training for both internal clients and peers as needed
• Develop and monitor systems, network, and security policies and standards
• Create user guides and “how-to” procedures
• Assist with the design and testing of network models (WAN and LAN)
• Identify areas of improvements for both in-house and licensed programs
• Maintain and monitor the backup and disaster recovery solutions of systems
• Setup detailed user access control and system security at object level (OOP)

Our ideal candidate

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Systems Administrator to join our team. At this stage in your career you will have a strong background within IT support across all aspects of a multi-site business. You will be someone who has a strong background with bespoke systems ideally across a “Hire/Rental” type business. If you have working knowledge of InspHire or a similar system this would be incredibly beneficial to your application. Furthermore we are looking for:

• Some exposure to IT project coordination
• Proficient knowledge of Hire Management software
• Strong knowledge of networking/network security, including troubleshooting and understanding network functionality
• Experience in integrating 3rd party software such as; Sage, Telematics, various mobile apps, Fleet Management, MS Teams, WhatsApp, etc
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Office 365 and Dynamics)
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation and system connectivity, Java, Python, C#, C++, LCNC, Power Automate is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders

Above all else, we are looking for someone who is great at breaking down the jargon and conveying the message clearly to all levels of users.

If the above is of interest to you, then please click to apply or pick up the phone and call Webber Hughes and ask for James Horton