IT Assistant - 1st Line Support
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Position Overview & Specifications
Freshcut Foods is the UK’s leading manufacturer of added value plant based ingredients. Our customers are major household names across the food service, retail, and delivery box sectors. Operating out of our three well invested sites in Nottingham, we continue our rapid expansion while remaining dynamic and leading the way in vegetable innovation.
We are looking for applicants who are hardworking, who take pride in their work, and have an eye for detail. You must also maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast paced environment. Good communication skills are also essential as you will be working as part of a team in this role.
Joining Freshcut Foods is also joining a community that nurtures its workforce, with regular food events and staff recognition. We strive to ensure our colleagues are rewarded for their dedication and hard work, while working together to produce products to a high standard.
Position:
- Support our business with first line support for both software and hardware
- Upkeep of the network and phone lines
- Ensure that the department is kept clean and well organised at all times.
- Effectively and professionally, communicate with stakeholders, employees and other teams.
- Ensure that Health and Safety regulations are followed
- Supporting the business with hardware and software on a shop floor level as and when required
Requirements:
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Good communication skills/written & verbal
- Ability to provide timely and accurate record of works using IT support system
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good technical problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently alone or as part of a team
- Minimum 1 years’ experience within the IT Industry
- BSc (Honours) in a Computing or IT related subject
- Experience with basic networking
- Experience with Active Directory
- Experience with Microsoft Exchange
- Good knowledge of Excel (Formulae, Macros, etc.)
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for IT Assistant - 1st Line Support roles across Freshcut Foods'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 General.
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 £20,087 - £22,510 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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