IT Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud & Platforms)
Head Office – Gateshead (Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite)
Salary: Up to £38,400 depending on experience
About Us
Vertu Motors plc is one of the UK’s leading automotive retailers, representing a wide range of well‑known manufacturer brands. As a PLC business, we pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding customer experience through innovation, investment and a strong people‑first culture.
Our Head Office teams play a vital role in supporting our national network, and our IT function is central to driving modernisation across infrastructure, cloud platforms and business systems. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to invest in our technology and future capabilities.
About the Role
We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud & Platforms) to join our growing IT team at Head Office in Gateshead.
This is a varied and hands‑on role, combining day‑to‑day infrastructure support with project and cloud engineering work. You will play a key role in maintaining our core systems, supporting the wider business and contributing to ongoing improvements across cloud, automation and platform technologies.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both operational support and project work, and who is keen to develop their skills within a modern, evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and maintain core infrastructure systems including servers, storage and virtualisation platforms
* Monitor system performance, ensuring high levels of availability across the environment
* Troubleshoot issues in a timely manner, providing clear updates to users and stakeholders
* Act as an escalation point for infrastructure-related incidents, including Active Directory, VMware and storage platforms
* Manage backup and disaster recovery processes to protect systems and data
* Carry out regular maintenance, patching and housekeeping activities
* Work on cloud‑based solutions across AWS and Azure, supporting the design and implementation of new services
* Contribute to migration and infrastructure transformation projects
* Assist with building and maintaining infrastructure using automation and Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools
* Support the development of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Maintain accurate documentation and follow change control processes
* Support asset management, licensing and compliance activities
* Ensure systems meet agreed security and hardening standards
* Collaborate with internal teams to deliver improvements and projects across the business
About You
We are looking for someone with a solid infrastructure background who is motivated to continue learning and developing.
You will ideally have experience in:
* Enterprise infrastructure environments (servers, storage and virtualisation)
* Cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure
* Active Directory and core Microsoft services
* Backup and disaster recovery solutions
* Automation or Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible)
* Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD
You will also be:
* A strong problem solver, able to troubleshoot technical issues methodically
* Confident communicating with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
* Well organised, with strong attention to detail
* Able to work under pressure and manage high‑priority incidents
Desirable (but not essential)
* Experience working in hybrid environments (on‑premise and cloud)
* Exposure to security tools and best practices
* Relevant certifications in AWS, Azure or infrastructure technologies
* Experience working within a multi‑site organisation
Why Join Vertu Motors?
At Vertu, we are committed to supporting our colleagues with excellent career development opportunities and a positive working environment. You will be part of a supportive team within a growing business that continues to invest in its people and technology.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Access to our colleague car purchase scheme
* Preferential service, parts and labour rates
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Access to wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities
* A supportive, collaborative team culture within a growing PLC business
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