IT Administrator – Contract to Permanent
Location: Harlow (site-based role)
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Riverway Foods, part of the CPC Group, produces quality sausages using British pork sourced from high-welfare farms. We supply leading UK retailers, including Aldi and Tesco. We are seeking an experienced IT Administratorto join our Group IT function on a contract-to-permanent basis, based on site in Harlow.
This role offers the opportunity to transition into a permanent position, subject to performance, business needs, and successful delivery of key IT objectives, including the Microsoft 365 modernisation programme.
You will act as the primary on-site IT Administrator, delivering hands-on 1st and 2nd line support while taking ownership of day-to-day system administration and local IT stability. You will work closely with the Regional IT Manager and wider IT teams, supporting both office and factory environments, including production and abattoir areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the on-site IT Administrator and primary escalation point
* Provide 1st and 2nd line support to users across office and factory environments
* Resolve incidents end-to-end, escalating to group IT teams where required
* Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Entra ID
* Support Microsoft 365 upgrade and modernisation activities, including user migrations and device readiness
* Manage user accounts, access permissions, mailboxes, security groups, and policies
* Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals
* Support and maintain local infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, Wi-Fi, printers, and site-critical systems
* Monitor system performance, backups, patching, and security controls
* Provide hands-on user support during change activity, including floor-walking where required
* Maintain accurate records of IT assets, licences, and configurations
* Support IT projects, deployments, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Work with site stakeholders to understand operational IT requirements and risks
* Ensure IT services support security, compliance, and business continuity
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience in an IT Administrator or senior IT support role
* Strong experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments
* Experience with Microsoft 365 upgrades or migrations
* Solid knowledge of Windows desktop and server environments
* Good understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls, switching)
* Experience supporting users in operational or manufacturing environments
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Clear communication skills and confidence supporting non-technical users
* Ability to work independently on-site and collaborate with remote IT teams
* Security-focused mindset and familiarity with IT best practices
What We Offer
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* Contract-to-permanent opportunity
* 28 days' holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata during contract)
* Access to Grocery Aid for emotional, practical, and financial support
* Benefits and recognition hub, including colleague discounts