Operations Engineer

Trafford Park
3 weeks ago
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Job Opportunity: Operations Engineer
Location: Stretford, Trafford Park (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £45,000 per annum

We are looking for an Operations Engineer to join our client’s operations team. This role involves supporting data capture systems used for customer projects, as well as maintaining internal IT infrastructure. These systems utilize a mix of off-the-shelf tools and custom applications to provide insights into online consumer behavior. The company also maintains a predominantly SaaS-based internal IT environment, with a limited number of traditional servers and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Day-to-day maintenance of servers and services.

Handling support requests from customers and internal staff.

Deployment and scaling of systems.

Collaborating with engineering, testing, and user experience teams.

Responding to alarms and alerts, improving monitoring and system performance.

Investigating system performance issues and ensuring stability.

Adhering to company policies related to security, quality, and health & safety.

About You:

We’re looking for a proactive problem-solver with a passion for infrastructure and automation.

Must-Have Skills:

Strong experience with Linux (CentOS/Alma preferred).

Ability to troubleshoot issues and find solutions independently.

Following established processes and documentation.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages.

Experience running servers at scale.

Familiarity with VPS and dedicated server hosting providers.

Hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Puppet, Terraform).

Administrative knowledge of business tools (Atlassian, Microsoft 365, etc.).

Experience with monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch, PagerDuty.

Windows desktop management and InTune MDM experience.

What’s in It for You?



Competitive Benefits Package:

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25 days paid holiday + bank holidays.

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Option to buy/sell up to 5 leave days per year (after 2 years’ service).

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Life insurance & workplace pension with employer contribution.

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Performance-based bonus scheme.

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Cycle-to-work scheme.

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Branded company merchandise.

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New company laptop.

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Learning & development coaching sessions.

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Budget for training programs.

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‘Giving back’ charity initiatives.

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Manchester Office Perks:

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Free parking & secure bike shed.

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Standing desks, soft seating, and collaborative spaces.

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Seasonal office events & social gatherings.

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Free breakfast, fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks.

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On-site showers & vending machines.

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Daily visit from local restaurant ‘Green Fork’ for lunch options.

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Hybrid Working & Remote Support:

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Home working equipment provided (desk, screen, chair).

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Annual £100 budget for additional home office items.

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Lunch provided on office days for team meetings & collaborations.

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Flexible start and finish times.

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Regular virtual meetings and team events.

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Birthday and seasonal gifts sent to your home.

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Monthly competitions with prizes & virtual quizzes.

Apply Now!

If you’re an experienced Operations Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking team with excellent benefits and career development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you

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