IT Generalist

IT Generalist | Location: Hendersonville, NC | On-Site

Partner Plus are working on an exciting opportunity with an established international manufacturing organisation to appoint an IT Generalist. This is a broad, hands-on position offering exposure across virtually every aspect of IT within a manufacturing environment.

Why this role?
If you enjoy variety and don't want to be limited to one area of IT, this is an excellent opportunity. Working as part of a small IT team, you'll support users and systems across multiple manufacturing locations while gaining exposure to infrastructure, networking, servers, ERP/MES, cybersecurity, hardware, software and IT projects.

Key responsibilities

• Provide hands-on IT support across hardware, software and end-user systems
• Support laptops, PCs, tablets, servers, barcode scanners and printing equipment
• Perform Microsoft Active Directory administration and user/group management
• Support network infrastructure including switches, firewalls and wireless devices
• Work with server virtualization technologies including VMware and Hyper-V
• Assist with ERP/MES administration, installation and troubleshooting
• Support VOIP/phone systems, cybersecurity monitoring and basic scripting
• Troubleshoot technical issues both on-site and remotely
• Support wider IT projects, system upgrades and infrastructure improvements

Ideal background

• Around 5+ years of IT experience within a manufacturing environment
• Previous ERP experience
• Broad hands-on knowledge across IT support, networking, hardware and systems administration
• Experience with Active Directory, VMware/Hyper-V, switches and firewalls
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline preferred
• PowerShell, C#/.NET, batch scripting or UNIX/Linux experience would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a genuine interest in continuing to learn and develop

This is an on-site position in Hendersonville, NC, with a little travel required. You'll join a close-knit IT function where you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact across the wider manufacturing operation.

If you're an IT professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving and working across multiple technologies, we'd be interested in hearing from you. Please apply to explore the opportunity confidentially.

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services - Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management - across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.