IT Administrator - Wenzel's the Bakers
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Position Overview & Specifications
Wenzel’s is a bakery retail chain currently comprising 101 outlets and a central bakery. We manufacture bread and cakes, and offer delicious hot and cold takeaway products to over 250,000 customers a week.
Within this role you will be working closely with key stakeholders within the business in a busy office environment. You will report directly to the General Manager and work on multiple projects within the business. These will include networking, hardware solutions as well as taking a leading role on software packages within Wenzel's. The role will include scope to bring your own ideas and develop the IT infrastructure further.
Location:
Wenzel's the bakers
Sunley House
Olds approach, Tolpits lane
Watford
WD18 9TB
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday - 9.00- 17.30
IT Administrator Responsibilities:
- Setting and maintaining networks at the head offices & shops
- Upgrading, installing and configuring new hardware and software to meet company objectives
- Implementing security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats.
- Creating user accounts and performing access control.
- Documenting processes, as well as backing up and archiving data.
- Developing data retrieval and recovery procedures.
- Providing IT support
- Maintain the online delivery platform, EPOS, BI tool back office
- Negotiating and maintaining the CCTV software across the board
IT Administrator Requirements:
- Experience with IT systems, networks, and related technologies.
- Solid knowledge of best practices in IT administration and system security.
- Exceptional leadership, organisational, and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
What we offer:
- Enrolment to company pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays.
- Day off for your Birthday - paid day off in addition to your holiday entitlement
- Excellent training, including lots of career progression and development programmes
- Free employee benefit scheme, offering discounts at almost 1000 online and instore retailers, gyms, restaurants, cinemas travel and lots more
- A Wellbeing Centre, helping to create a happier and healthier lifestyle, as well as an employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support.
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: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for IT Administrator - Wenzel's the Bakers roles across Wenzel's The Bakers'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 Restaurants & Cafes.
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 £28,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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