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IT Placement

This is an exciting opportunity to gain IT experience through working with a forward thinking, successful and innovative company who produces world class paving and walling products. 

As an IT Placement Student in Tobermore, you will benefit from a structured development and training plan that will enable you to gain experience in and knowledge of a variety of IT disciplines. You will be involved in supporting daily operations of the business, providing IT hardware and software support and resolving IT.

Important Information
Location: Headquarters, Tobermore Concrete Products Ltd, 2 Lisnamuck Road, Tobermore, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 5QF
Date Posted: 19th October 2021
Closing Date: 30th November 2021
Industry: Manufacturing and Engineering
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience

About the role

•Provide effective daily IT support for end users (hardware & software)

• Assist in preparation, installation and deployment of all new IT equipment

•Assist setup, installation and configuration of all users across all corporate software platforms 

•Assist with network configuration and support

•Supporting Windows 10

•Assist with maintaining fleet of Multi-Function Devices and Desktop Printers whilst updating Consumables Inventory;

•Assist with daily Air Con & CCTV Maintenance Inspection; 

•Preparation of yard tour equipment (as necessary)  

•Maintain and keep an updated inventory of all IT supplies – report back to IT Manager to order as required 

•Replace any IT devices as required by Senior IT 

•To liaise and assist the IT Manager & IT Administrator

•Maintain and ensure all IT administration is up to date including address books, mobile numbers, org charts, etc and in line with GDPR

•Maintain a tidy and organised IT Office & Server Room    

•Act in a confidential and trustworthy manner at all times. 

•Communicate any problems, uncertainties or training issues to your manager immediately. 

•Deal with users in a courteous, professional and efficient manner at all times. 

•Any other duties as required by your Manager and as deemed within your competence.

What you will need

Required criteria

  • 5 GCSE’s including English & Maths A – C or equivalent.
  • Currently studying a degree that in a computing or IT related discipline that allows for a placement year commencing Sept 2021.
  • No experience as full training will be provided.
  • Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook etc.
  • Working knowledge of PC hardware and Microsoft desktop operating systems (Windows 10).
  • Good spoken and written communication skills.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Desired criteria

  • Awareness or working knowledge of: -Client server environment and networking configuration. -Microsoft Windows Server operating systems (MS --Windows Server 2012, 2016) -VPN, VLAN and WLAN -Office 365 - Sharepoint.
  • Full and clean driving licence.

Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity

Answering Customer Questions

Answering Customer Questions

Prioritisation

Prioritisation

Problem Solving

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Situation Evaluation and Analysis

Situation Evaluation and Analysis

Tobermore

Tobermore is a family run organisation, the family ethos of the firm is mirrored in the dedication of our staff. Tobermore is an award winning company and has been recognised both locally and internationally for both business processes and product quality. Our paving and walling products are manufactured from our plant in Northern Ireland and supplied right across the UK and Ireland. Together we will create beautiful spaces by producing world-class products whilst providing an outstanding customer experience.

Tobermore is an equal opportunities employer.

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Tobermore began life as a humble sand and gravel business started by the Henderson family in 1942. We then diversified into concrete products, which were sold to the local community in the 1950s. In the late 1970s we became one of the forerunners in manufacturing block paving – or ‘Pavia’, as it was originally called. Now, more than 80 years later, we are one of the top paving and walling manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, and pride ourselves on our world-class technology and the unrivalled quality of our products. Achieving £85 million sales in 2021/22 and positioned number 24 in the NI Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2022, your future is in good hands. Working alongside forward thinking business professionals throughout the business and receiving continuous learning and support, start your Tobermore career today.

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Our people To this day, the business remains family-run. We employ 450+ staff throughout the UK and Ireland. We embrace, encourage and engage in continuous improvement and continuous learning for all employees. Our people are the backbone to our company. They understand the importance of customer relationships. People buy from people. Our success is a testament to how customers appreciate our staff that have been trained and developed to deal professionally with all customer requirements. We only recruit people who share our values.

Our benefits

You Grow... We Grow It’s true. Continuous improvement lies at the heart of Tobermore's ethos. We encourage our staff to reach their potential through training in a supportive and fulfilling environment. At Tobermore, we take great pride in providing everyone with the opportunity to learn, develop and progress to do great things. We want to give our employees the opportunity to build on the already great skills and experience that they bring with them. View our employee perks below, dependent on the role.

Vacation, Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Retirement plan and/or pension

Office perks

Employee development programs

Employee discounts

Opportunity to travel

Remote working

Free parking

Free work laptop

Open office

Company retreats

Competitive salary

Event tickets

Long service recognition

We are a proud diversity ambassador

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IT Placement

Tobermore is a family run organisation, the family ethos of the firm is mirrored in the dedication of our staff. Tobermore is an award winning company and has been recognised both locally and internationally for both business processes and product quality. Our paving and walling products are manufactured from our plant in Northern Ireland and supplied right across the UK and Ireland. Together we will create beautiful spaces by producing world-class products whilst providing an outstanding customer experience.

Tobermore is an equal opportunities employer.