Infrastructure Engineer (Permanent)
Location: London - Hybrid - 4 Days in Office, 1 Day WFH
Salary: Up to £45,000
Travel: Occasional travel to stores, particularly around new openings.
On-call: Low-volume requirement, with compensation provided.
Overview of the Role:
A growing UK retail business is looking to add a Infrastructure Engineer to its internal technology function.
This is a genuinely hands-on position for an infrastructure professional who enjoys being close to the technology and the end users. You'll be working across a physical estate of retail locations, supporting the infrastructure that keeps stores operating while also getting involved in the technology delivery behind new locations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Taking ownership of day-to-day infrastructure issues across a multi-site retail environment.
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Supporting stores and users across networking, connectivity, devices and POS.
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Working alongside the wider infrastructure team to keep the estate stable and operational.
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Getting involved in new store openings, including working with suppliers and coordinating the technology required for new locations.
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Supporting infrastructure changes, upgrades and rollouts.
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Investigating problems, identifying root causes and putting practical fixes in place.
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Working with third-party technology providers when issues require escalation.
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Providing occasional out-of-hours support as part of a low-volume on-call arrangement.
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Helping improve the way infrastructure support is delivered as the business continues to evolve.
What We're Looking For:
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Around 2–5 years' commercial infrastructure experience.
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Experience working within retail, hospitality or another multi-site environment.
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Strong networking fundamentals, including experience with Fortinet.
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Experience supporting VMware and/or Hyper-V.
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Good understanding of Microsoft 365, Windows and desktop infrastructure.
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Exposure to POS or other store-based technology would be highly beneficial.
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Experience dealing directly with users, suppliers and third parties.
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A willingness to get involved with both BAU support and project work
