Technical Support Specialist

Premier Foods Plc; Worksop; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer based in Worksop is seeking a highly experienced 3rd Line Technical Support Specialist. In this permanent, full-time role, you will resolve incidents and service requests, act as the technical representative for IT, and ensure compliance with security policies. Candidates should have extensive technical support experience, knowledge of networking and Microsoft technologies, as well as excellent troubleshooting skills. Competitive perks and opportunities for progression are offered.

Benefits

Company Pension

Private Medical

Bonus

Learning and development programmes

Wellbeing support

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in 3rd line technical support.
• Strong knowledge of networking and infrastructure management.
• Ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Resolve incidents and service requests within SLAs.
• Act as the on-site technical representative for IT.
• Document fixes and technical changes thoroughly.

Skills

Networking (SD-WAN, Aruba/Cisco)

Firewalls (Fortinet)

WiFi infrastructure

Microsoft technologies (AD, MECM, InTune, AutoPilot)

Okta

AWS

VMware/Nutanix

Scripting (PowerShell)

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Manufacturing experience

Job description

3rd Line Technical Support Specialist (Onsite)

Date: 15 Jan 2026

Location: Worksop, GB

Based: Worksop, S81 7AY

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Role Purpose

Premier Foods is seeking a highly experienced 3rd Line Technical Support Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in 3rd line support, focusing on Incident and Service Request Management. The position is based in our Worksop factory, with occasional travel to other sites as needed. As the face of IT at the site, you will handle a wide range of issues, ensuring the smooth operation of our IT systems. The Technical Support Specialist must be passionate about delivering exceptional service to the business, taking pride in representing the IT department.

You will be part of a wider Technical Services Team, working alongside other specialists. Applicants must have extensive technical experience in a 3rd line support role. This opportunity is designed for someone who can demonstrate technical knowledge and effective problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

What you will be doing:

• Resolve incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs.
• Act as the on-site technical representative for IT.
• Drive best-in-class incident and request management.
• Maintain and upgrade infrastructure in line with manufacturer recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and change control processes.
• Collaborate across teams and liaise with third parties to optimise outsourced infrastructure.
• Document fixes, workarounds, and technical changes thoroughly.
• Travel to other sites as required.

What we need from you:

• Strong knowledge of networking (SD‑WAN, Aruba/Cisco), firewalls (Fortinet), and WiFi infrastructure.
• Extensive experience in 3rd line technical support.
• Expertise in Microsoft technologies (AD, MECM, InTune, AutoPilot), Okta, AWS, and VMware/Nutanix.
• Skilled in scripting (PowerShell), certificate management, and RF Gun familiarity.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.

What we offer you in return

• Company Pension & Private Medical.
• Bonus.
• Access to learning and development programmes.
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme.
• Opportunities for career progression into roles such as Technical Delivery Specialist or Technical Architect.

Ready to apply?

Click apply, submitting an UpToDate CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

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