IT Specialists

Our dynamic, fast-paced business is heavily reliant on IT excellence, in systems and technologies, to support both our customers and the efficient day-to-day running of our 24/7 operation.

We are always on the look-out for talented IT Specialists to join our in-house team.  If you are a first line support technician, systems technician, software developer or an analyst looking for your next move, we would like to hear from you.

Simply email your CV to recruitment@grocontinental.co.uk or call 01948 668218 to find out more.

First-line Support Technicians

What will the role involve?

• Being the first point of contact for users contacting IT Department for help
• Providing telephone and desk-side support for user queries and issues relating to desktop software and key company systems
• Facilitating the repair and return of mobile warehouse IT equipment
• Supporting key infrastructure projects, detailed in the company business plan

What are we looking for?

• A clear communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and changing environment
• A willingness to learn
• A can-do attitude
• A pragmatic and proactive approach to problem solving
• Self-motivator with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• The ability to identify and support areas of improvement

IT Systems Technicians

What will the role involve?

• Implementing and maintaining key IT systems, networks, servers and PCs for optimum utilisation
• Supporting key infrastructure projects, detailed in the company business plan
• Installing and maintaining telecommunication systems
• The investigation, fault diagnosis and resolution of end-user queries

What are we looking for?

• A clear communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and changing environment
• A pragmatic and proactive approach to problem solving
• Self-motivator with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• The ability to identify and support areas of improvement

Software Developers/Analysts

What will the role involve?

• Analysis and comprehension of business related data, information flows and processes
• Definition and implementation of effective data models to underpin business intelligence applications
• Development of custom visualisations in or around business intelligence tooling and web applications for key information
• Writing clean, well-designed code that can be readily maintained and supported by other team members
• Migration of legacy applications to web platforms
• Supporting the business, other developers and IT Operations in meeting business demands for key information

What are we looking for?

• Degree/further education in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• High-level experience/competency in PHP, Business Intelligence tools, ideally Qlik View or Sense; data modelling, structured development methods (Waterfall, Agile)
• Good working knowledge of Javascript, MS SQL, HTML
• Ideally experience working with MS Access, GIT, source control, MySQL and knowledge of warehouse management systems, security compliance, Progress databases
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional project teams and in a fast-moving and challenging environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to provide project support outside of normal working hours