Manufacturing & Engineering Support Analyst - 12mth contract

Manufacturing & Engineering Support Analyst - 12mth contract

Posted 1 week ago by 83zero Ltd

Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Stafford, Staffordshire, UK

Summary: The Manufacturing & Engineering Support Engineer/Analyst role is a 12-month contract position based in either Peterborough or Stafford, UK, requiring five days of on-site work. The successful candidate will provide Level 2/3 remote network support for facilities across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, contributing to network maintenance and enhancements. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in network support, particularly within a Cisco environment, and offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic global team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide Level 2/3 remote network helpdesk support for our client's EAME-based facilities, including factories, offices, and warehouses.
  • Support LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure through incident resolution, change implementation, and request fulfilment.
  • Participate in small-scale LAN design projects and assist in delivering infrastructure upgrades and enhancements.
  • Collaborate with a global team to ensure network standards and policies are upheld across all locations.
  • Contribute to network documentation, design updates, and process improvements.
  • Join a rotating on-call support schedule (1 week every 2 months), including out-of-hours support as needed.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in network support and operations, ideally within a Cisco environment.
  • Cisco CCNA certification (required).
  • Proficiency in:
    • Cisco IOS upgrades and configuration
    • Cisco router/switch and WLC (Wireless LAN Controller) configuration
    • Network troubleshooting and diagnostics
    • Understanding of DNS, DHCP, and basic Firewall principles
    • Network documentation and change management
    • Ticketing systems such as Remedy or Peregrine
    • Microsoft Office Suite, Putty, and other standard networking tools
  • Cisco certifications above CCNA (eg, CCNP)
  • Exposure to project management methodologies
  • Experience with global/regional project participation
  • Knowledge of additional languages (English is required; a second language is a plus)

Salary: £32.00 Hourly

City: Stafford

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Manufacturing & Engineering Support Engineer/Analyst - 12mth contract

Location: UK - Peterborough or Stafford 5 days onsite (Remote Support for EAME)
Contract Type: Agency/Temporary
Start Date: immediate
Salary: 28.00 - 32.00 p/h

Join our clients European Network Team!

Our client, a global leader in manufacturing and technology, is seeking an experienced Network Analyst and Support Engineer to join our European Network Services Team on an agency basis.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic, collaborative, and globally distributed team. You'll play a vital role in maintaining and supporting network services across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EAME) - and beyond when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Level 2/3 remote network helpdesk support for our client's EAME-based facilities, including factories, offices, and warehouses.
  • Support LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure through incident resolution, change implementation, and request fulfilment.
  • Participate in small-scale LAN design projects and assist in delivering infrastructure upgrades and enhancements.
  • Collaborate with a global team to ensure network standards and policies are upheld across all locations.
  • Contribute to network documentation, design updates, and process improvements.
  • Join a rotating on-call support schedule (1 week every 2 months), including out-of-hours support as needed.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in network support and operations, ideally within a Cisco environment.
  • Cisco CCNA certification (required).
  • Proficiency in:
    • Cisco IOS upgrades and configuration
    • Cisco router/switch and WLC (Wireless LAN Controller) configuration
    • Network troubleshooting and diagnostics
    • Understanding of DNS, DHCP, and basic Firewall principles
    • Network documentation and change management
    • Ticketing systems such as Remedy or Peregrine
    • Microsoft Office Suite, Putty, and other standard networking tools

Desirable:

  • Cisco certifications above CCNA (eg, CCNP)
  • Exposure to project management methodologies
  • Experience with global/regional project participation
  • Knowledge of additional languages (English is required; a second language is a plus)