Location: Bolton, Manchester
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.
Our client We’re working with a progressive organisation based near Bolton, Greater Manchester, to recruit a Senior IT Systems Administrator who will take a hands-on role in supporting, enhancing, and developing their IT infrastructure. You’ll be joining a close-knit, collaborative team that’s passionate about doing things properly, balancing operational reliability with exciting project work and future-focused improvements.
Position Overview: This role offers the autonomy to make meaningful changes, lead technical initiatives, and be part of a culture that values continuous improvement and clear communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keeping core infrastructure running smoothly and securely
- Leading system upgrades, patching, deployments, and documentation
- Enhancing disaster recovery and backup processes
- Supporting the development of new physical sites
- Acting as the senior escalation point for IT support issues
- Driving innovation and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Creating technical documentation and playbooks
The Technology You’ll Work With
- – Windows Server
- – VMware (vSphere/ESXi)
- – Microsoft 365 & Intune
- – Firewalls (e.g. Sophos, Fortinet, Cisco)
- – VoIP systems
- – Linux environments
- – iSCSI storage solutions
- – Backup systems (e.g. Veeam)
- – Switching and routing (Cisco, HP, VLANs)
About the team:
This is a newly established IT team with a big vision. While still early in their journey, they’ve already made meaningful change and are now focused on driving both technological innovation and internal capability. Culture is a key focus, this is a team that works closely together, shares knowledge openly, and supports each other’s success.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are the ideal fit for this role to
Equal Opportunity Employer: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Chervia Group thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.