IT support/Junior Developer

My client is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated IT Support / Junior Developer to join their team at a market-leading company in the vending industry, providing innovative solutions across a wide range of sectors. Their investment in technology drives everything they do, from real time telemetry and cashless systems to bespoke internal software that supports our operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong interest in software development and IT systems to work in a dynamic and evolving technical environment, with long-term growth into software development.

£13.75 per hour (£25k) up to £15 per hour (£27,300), 35 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first and second-line IT support across the business.

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Servers, Web Servers, and IBM iSeries platforms.

• Assist in supporting and developing our bespoke vending industry software.

• Work with senior developers to support ongoing projects and develop new solutions.

• Perform database maintenance, write SQL queries, and generate reports using MySQL and DB2.

• Document system processes and provide end-user assistance as needed.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• A genuine interest in software development and IT infrastructure.

• Exposure to or experience with: PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript

• SQL with working knowledge of MySQL and DB2

• Basic understanding of Microsoft server environments and web server technologies.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn and develop.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git)

• Basic networking or cybersecurity knowledge

• Exposure to frameworks or tools like Node.js, or React

Benefits:

• A clear progression path from IT support to software development

• The opportunity to work with industry-specific technologies in a real-world setting

• Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced professionals

• A collaborative and supportive working environment