IT Systems Specialist

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

We’re thrilled to go to market for a new IT Systems Specialist to join our dedicated IT Team.  As an IT Systems Specialist at Solenis, you will be responsible for maintaining the company’s IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security of our systems. You’ll be based at our Bradford, West Yorkshire manufacturing site and will work closely with various departments to provide technical support, implement new technologies, and develop strategies to enhance our IT services. This role is essential to maintaining the seamless operation of our IT environment and supporting our business objectives.  The role will require occasional travel both in the UK and across Europe.

What you’ll be doing as an IT Systems Specialist

• Support a robust Microsoft based network running Windows 10 &11,
• Install, maintain troubleshoot and improve network devices such as routers, switches, WiFi access points. Plan new deployments, suggest network improvements, and resolve network communication problems.
• Under the guidance of IT representatives, duties may include: asset management,  moving equipment within and/or between facilities, staging equipment for build/image activity, executing equipment replacement activity, updating asset management system to reflect work performed, monitoring daily activity.
• Installing and maintaining PC hardware and software, troubleshooting network usage and computer peripherals, preparing assets for disposition, other administrative duties.
• Microsoft Intune Administration, user & computer provision in Autopilot.

About you

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience with networks, Routers, switches and PC support, including deployment. PC hardware troubleshooting and repair.
• Server, PC and Laptop expertise needed to perform the duties of this position.
• Any certification for Microsoft O365 Administration / Intune
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Adaptable to change in process or required activities.
• Knowledge of ITSM Tools SD+ to support troubleshooting / triage of IT support incident / service requests.

The Benefits:

• An attractive Salary
• Annual Bonus Scheme:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a company-enhanced pension scheme, private healthcare and life assurance.
• Access to an on-site gym with an instructor.
• Multi-faith rooms fostering diversity and inclusion.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site parking, some bays with electric vehicle charging stations.

We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.

At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you’re passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.