The Company
Plantexpand specialises in vehicle and plant repairs, maintenance, and fleet management. As a trusted partner to some of the UK’s most recognised names, including Thames Water, Openreach, UKPN, Cadent, and SGN, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, fostering lasting relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
This is a dual role which involves IT Development of web based in-house systems and IT Systems Support, supporting existing Windows desktop infrastructure and implementation of information security measures.
Responsibilities:
IT Developer
- Assist in systems development and maintenance activities in several languages (PHP, Javascript, Java, XML etc)
- Assisting with database management and maintenance activities (MySQL, SQLite etc)
IT Systems Support
- Deploying new equipment installations, configuring platforms and software to recognised standards under direction, and ensuring software licence compliance. (Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, Android)
- Network support to maintain the existing infrastructure to recognised standards, by performing upgrades, new installations and carrying out routine procedures.
- Development of Information Security compliance measures and documentation (Cyber Security Essentials, ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Maintenance of an accurate inventory of hardware and software.
- To provide at all times a professional, courteous and rapid response to support individual network users.
Other duties
- To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participating in appropriate training activities.
- To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
- Other duties as assigned.
Person Specification
- Strong technical and analytical skills in line with those identified in ‘Skills profile / experience’ section below.
- Solid experience in problem analysis and resolution of hardware and software problems.
- The ability to function in a self-directed environment.
- The ability to excel in a fast-paced, agile environment where critical thinking and strong problem solving skills are required for success.
- Innovative thinking and positive nature, proactive, and readily embrace change.
- The ability to deal with fellow staff members and external partners professionally during all interfaces.
- Initiative to take prompt action to resolve any problems or queries
- Demonstrable good verbal / written literacy skill and grammar, and the ability to discuss user issues in non-technical language, as appropriate
- Skill in the support of development of ideas, approaches or new services
- Meticulous attention to detail and record-keeping, ensuring other members of the team are kept up-to-date with activities and progress
Skills / experience
- IT Qualifications – Computer Science, Software Development, Online Computer Degree, Software Engineering or a related field.
- Good knowledge of traditional web and mobile development languages (PHP, Javascript, Java, XML)
- Knowledge and experience of SQL and management tools (MySQL, SQLite and PHPMyAdmin desirable)
- Practical IT Support experience, ideally gained within a technical support/help desk environment role.
- Experience and understanding of the Windows 10/11 desktop environments, Microsoft 365 products and administration.
- A track record of interest in IT, demonstrated via qualifications and outside endeavors.
- Ideally been educated to A-level / HND / Equivalent level, with a specific relevant IT qualification.
- A good personality, the ability to work well within a team, be self-motivated and have strong literacy skills.
Monday to Friday, 08:00am-17:00pm
If you think you are suitable, please apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in Javascript, PHP, Java?
- Can you reliably commute to Wickford?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Work Location: In person
