Junior IT Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Thanks for your interest in working on our team! We are currently looking for a highly motivated Junior IT Administrator to join our IT team. If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building a future together with our employees, consider applying. The Junior IT Administrator is responsible for providing day to day technical support to internal users and systems, troubleshooting user issues and providing a path for a solution. The Junior IT Administrator is also competent to do first and second level IT Support. Your tasks and responsibilities
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues (Microsoft Office 2016, Office 365, Windows 10, VPN connections)
- Creating and managing user accounts as well as file/folder permissions (ADUC) and exchange resources (Exchange Admin Center, PowerShell)
- Troubleshooting and supporting mobile devices
- Printer/Scanner troubleshooting and maintenance
- Providing end user problem resolutions via phone/MS Teams (remote control) for remote users at home and for sites without local IT
- Responding rapidly to user requests and logged incidents within the Service Desk
- Providing problem management process support across groups
- Manage IT equipment orders
- Supporting backend area and administrating backups and restores
- Responsible for certain projects
- Completed apprenticeship as an IT specialist for system integration or a degree in the technical field is beneficial
- Good knowledge of User-Helpdesk and 1st Level Support
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of network and hardware technology
- Administration of Windows servers and clients
- Basic Linux knowledge is an advantage
- Self-motivated personality and getting-things-done attitude
- Good knowledge in written and spoken English as well as good communication skills
- Attentive to detail and excellent time management essential
- Fulltime
- Office based (York)
- Base salary
- 26 days holiday + public holidays
- Company pension scheme (salary sacrifice) – 7% Company contribution
- Healthcare cover for employee and spouse/children
- Life Assurance 4 x salary
- Private Health Insurance to cover for serious illnesses (after 2 years continuous service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle Scheme and monthly gym allowance
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Electronics Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior IT Administrator roles across Adtran's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Electronics Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,671 - £60,276 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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