IT Technician

Phenna Group; Bangor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction materials testing firm in Bangor is seeking an IT Technician to ensure efficient operation of IT systems. The role involves direct support, Excel/VBA task management, and maintaining high data integrity standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, advanced Excel expertise, and a problem-solving mindset. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Technical experience with IT hardware and software issues.
• Familiarity with VBA and Excel automation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure IT hardware and provide support.
• Update Excel reports and ensure data integrity.
• Create and maintain VBA scripts for automation.

Skills

Strong organisation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Advanced Excel skills

Mathematical or scientific mindset

Problem solving ability

Responsible and accurate work

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Experience with MS SQL or similar databases

Knowledge of IT infrastructure basics

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £27,000 per year

Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts

About Us

Established in 1980,Celtest is a leading provider of construction materials testing, dedicated to delivering the highest standards of excellence and customer care. As our operation continues to grow and evolve, our reliance on robust IT systems—digital worksheets, tablet platforms, databases and more—has become greater than ever.

We are now seeking a highly motivated and technically capable IT Technician to join our team at our Trefelin site in Bangor. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands‑on IT environment and enjoys problem solving, supporting colleagues, and maintaining strong IT infrastructure.

The Role

As an IT Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our IT systems across the business. You will work closely with colleagues across Lab, Office and Site Services, supporting them with day‑to‑day IT requirements, maintaining data standards, and developing Excel/VBA‑based tools used across the business.

This role is essential to ensuring our digital systems operate effectively, especially as we continue to introduce new technology and improve cybersecurity and documentation processes.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

General IT Support

• Installing and configuring PCs, monitors, printers and other hardware.
• Providing first‑line support to lab and office staff for everyday IT issues.
• Assisting colleagues with troubleshooting software and hardware queries.

Excel & Data Management

• Maintaining and updating Excel reports and worksheets using data collected from Managers and Supervisors.
• Assisting staff with Excel formulas, logic problems and data structure issues.
• Ensuring consistency and high standards of data integrity across reports and digital worksheets.

VBA & Automation

• Creating and maintaining VBA scripts for data transfer (Excel‑to‑Excel and Excel‑to‑MS SQL).
• Supporting automation and streamlining of reporting processes.
• Working with Quality Officers/Managers to maintain and improve Excel report standards.
• Supporting IT developments as new digital products and cybersecurity processes are introduced.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong organisation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
• Advanced Excel skills, including automation, API integration, and logic programming.
• A mathematical or scientific mindset.
• Enjoys problem solving and working methodically.
• Ability to take responsibility for tasks and work to a high level of accuracy.
• Positive, determined and willing to learn.
• Experience with MS SQL or similar database environments.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure basics (hardware, networking, permissions, etc.).

Why Join Us?

Celtest is a long‑established, reputable business where IT plays a central role in operational capability. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team, with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to improving our systems and processes. As new IT and cybersecurity initiatives are rolled out, there is significant scope for growth and development within the role.

If you are someone who enjoys a varied technical role, thrives on problem solving, and is confident working with Excel, VBA and IT support tasks, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team and support the continued excellence of Celtest’s IT systems.

Phenna Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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