IT Projects Engineer – Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK & IE
Fixed‑Term Contract until 31 March 2027 (possibility of extension). Working hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
Company Overview
Eurofins Scientific is a global life‑sciences company that provides analytical testing services across multiple industries, ensuring the safety and integrity of food, water, medicines and other products. Eurofins prioritises environmental protection and holds a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Job Description
As an IT Projects Engineer you will apply IT infrastructure engineering expertise to all IT projects within the UK and Ireland, representing the organisation in project meetings and providing technical approvals on change requests.
Main Duties
* Act as an IT Projects representative during project meetings with the business.
* Serve as the UK and Ireland infrastructure team technical approval for relevant change requests and attend CAB meetings.
* Ensure that the security and compliance of the IT zone are maintained.
* Provide IT infrastructure support for Eurofins non‑integrated entities within scope.
* Escalate any engineering issues as appropriate.
* Collaborate closely with regional teams (operations, security, network, compute, cloud, service desk) and local infrastructure to ensure project delivery.
* Be heavily involved in the delivery of a wide range of IT projects, including but not limited to:
o New laboratory software and instrumentation
o Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
o New build sites or site expansions
o Service improvements
o Laboratory core software rollouts/upgrades
* Provide progress reporting to management on key project milestones and deliverables.
* Deliver a very high level of service with a customer‑first focus.
* Participate in developmental training as required by company standards.
* Provide on‑site and off‑site support, possibly as part of a shift rotation.
* Prepare technical proposals for improvement.
* Manage, create and maintain working documentation (architectural artifacts, site documentation, SOPs and FAQs).
Qualifications
* Full driving licence and willingness to travel to other Eurofins UK sites.
* In‑depth knowledge of supporting appropriate versions of Microsoft Windows.
* Strong hardware support skills, including maintenance of PCs, printers and related equipment.
* Experience with basic Windows Server administration (AD user creation, password administration, Group Policy, etc.).
* Microsoft Exchange/Outlook client experience.
* Strong Microsoft Office support skills.
* Familiarity with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
* Ability to adhere to SLAs and meet KPIs.
* Relevant accreditation such as A+, Server+ or equivalent.
Benefits
* Life Assurance (4× annual salary)
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Scheme
* Company Pension Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
* Free car parking
* Worldwide career opportunities
* Access to Perkbox for savings on everyday purchases
Diversity and Inclusion
Eurofins is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
What Happens Next
Potential candidates will be invited to an assessment centre or staged interview process, depending on the role requirements. This will allow you to experience our working culture and demonstrate your key skills and strengths.
Closing Date
Applications are encouraged to be submitted as early as possible. Please note that candidates who do not receive a response within four weeks of the vacancy expiry date may be considered unsuccessful.
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