Here at Mamas & Papas, we are a global multichannel organization employing over 1000 employees, including 300 at our Head Office. We operate nearly 70 stores & concessions across the UK and ROI, and our website, along with our international sales teams, allows our award-winning nursery products to be purchased in over 20 countries worldwide. We also provide a unique online shopping experience for a community of new and expectant parents.
Following a period of record-breaking growth, we are about to embark on an exciting new chapter in our 40-year history as a leading nursery brand.
Within our IT Department, we are looking to recruit a SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR. This role may be called other titles elsewhere, such as Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer, but essentially, it is the Technical Lead for our Windows VMWare environments.
Key Accountabilities
* Ensure the Mamas & Papas Infrastructure is proactively maintained and monitored.
* Serve as the Technical Lead for Windows VMWare environments.
* Maintain a technical understanding of REDHAT LINUX servers.
* Design and implement new provisions into the Mamas & Papas estate, including automation.
* Conduct design reviews and enhance processes for performance benefits and cost efficiency.
* Follow approved procedures regarding change control and documentation standards.
* Diagnose and resolve issues escalated by the IT Support team across hardware and software applications at supported sites.
* Train and mentor members of the IT Support team to transfer skills.
Key Requirements
* Experience with REDHAT LINUX or similar UNIX/Linux technologies.
* Knowledge of HPe Infrastructure (Server, Blade, SAN).
* Experience in VMWare Infrastructure Administration.
* Good understanding of general networking protocols (TCP, DNS, WAN, LAN, MPLS).
* Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues.
What’s in it for you?
* A local multi-channel retail, wholesale, and ecommerce business with a global presence.
* A collaborative department where ideas are shared to move forward together.
* An opportunity to develop and improve our IT infrastructure.
* A business that cares about its employees.
Note: This role is based at our Huddersfield Head Office, working 3 days a week in the office and 2 days from home as part of our hybrid working model.
If you are interested in this System Administrator opportunity at Mamas & Papas, take the first step and APPLY TODAY.
Our Benefits
* 33 days holiday, increasing to 40 with service.
* Buy & Sell holiday schemes.
* Company Bonus Schemes.
* Employer pension contributions from day 1.
* Significant staff discounts for family & friends.
* Offers & discounts across various external organizations.
* Subsidised health & critical illness cover.
* Family-related leave policies, including enhanced maternity, IVF, surrogacy, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
* Foster Care & Carers Leave.
* Support for Loss and Bereavement.
* A Menopause Friendly Employer.
* Employee Recognition Schemes.
* A focus on sustainability and future growth.
Head Office Perks
* Hybrid flexi working (3 days in-office).
* Flexi-time schemes.
* Free parking, Prayer & Contemplation room, subsidised canteen, free tea & coffee, games & TV rooms, and more.
NB: All benefits are subject to individual scheme criteria and terms.
Mamas & Papas Head Office
Colne Bridge Road,
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire
HD5 0RH
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