Senior IT Support Engineer

National Vehicle Distribution
Bristol, UK
21 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Data Migration Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) IT Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Salesforce.Com Software Systems TCP/IP Virtual Local Area Networks
+7 more
Wide Area Networks Wi-Fi Technology Scripting Tablet Computers Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology Gsuite

Job description

  • Rapid System Adoption: Quickly gain a deep understanding of bespoke and complex internal systems, becoming the subject matter expert (SME) for site-specific applications.
  • Networking Connectivity: Ownership of site networking (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPNs, and Firewalls). Troubleshoot complex connectivity issues and ensure robust link stability between UK sites.
  • Hardware Ecosystem: Manage the full hardware lifecycle, from phones, tablets and laptops to specialized industrial peripherals and workshop-specific tech.

Cloud, CRM Advanced Administration

  • Google Workspace (Enterprise): Full-cycle administration, including advanced security protocols, OU management, and complex data migration.
  • Salesforce: Account administration and basic troubleshooting of issues in salesforce CRM. Strategy Logistics

  • Operational Priority: Assess and mitigate risks to business continuity, prioritising critical workshop and transport operations that impact the bottom line.
  • UK Site Support: While based in Southampton, you will provide occasional on-site expertise at other UK locations to lead infrastructure upgrades or resolve high-impact issues.

Requirements

We are seeking a high-caliber, Senior IT Support Engineer to join our team in Southampton. This role is designed for a technical “self-starter” who excels at mastering complex, unfamiliar systems at pace. Experience in Logistics, Supply chain and/or Manufacturing industry is highly desirable., * Advanced Networking: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, and DHCP. Experience configuring enterprise-grade switches and firewalls.

  • Administration: Proven experience with Google Admin Console.
  • Agile Learning: A documented track record of “getting up to speed” quickly with complex, proprietary, or legacy software systems.
  • Automation: Demonstrable proficiency in scripting for system administration

Experience Soft Skills

  • Seniority: Significant experience in a Senior IT Support or Infrastructure role, preferably within fast-paced sectors like Logistics, Transport, or Manufacturing.
  • Autonomy: Ability to operate with minimal supervision, managing your own schedule and projects across multiple sites.
  • Communication: The ability to translate complex technical concepts into “plain English” for non-technical stakeholders and workshop staff., * A Third-level qualification (Degree) in IT Management, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps, CCNP, or Google Professional Workspace Administrator) are highly desirable.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description Annual leave Employee assistance programme Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted gym membership, * Pension Scheme

  • Death In Service Benefit
  • Digital GP Service
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Annual Leave Purchase Programme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Staff Purchase Schemes:

o Tyres

o Tools

  • Bike to Work
  • Discounted Gym Membership

About the company

Founded in 1980 as a family-owned business, NVD UK was established to support vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident-free distribution of their products. Over the years, we have become a trusted one-stop solution, delivering all three core pillars of outbound logistics: transporting, storing, and enhancing our customers’ vehicles before final delivery.

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