Job Opportunities

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.    

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We are looking to recruit a Linux Engineer on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Database Engineering Manager, this is a key role within the Cloud function.  

More about your role   

The Linux Engineer will be accountable for the Unix infrastructure on-premises and Linux environments in the cloud.    

On a daily basis, you will be responsible for the design and engineering build of Linux / Unix / Storage solutions. You will lead on the design of less complex technology solutions, aligned to business requirements and user-led designs. In addition, you will perform comprehensive technical (unit and integration) testing of new solutions.  This role is based on site 2 days a week in Preston.  

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.  

At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment, so a basic DBS check is mandatory.  

More about you   

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role. Experience of working with Cloud Platforms and a track record of working within a database environment is desired though not essential.  

• Experience of working with Linux, Unix and SAN Solutions.
• Knowledge of Cloud Platforms such as AWS, Azure and GCP are desired.
• Previous experience working with infrastructure hardware and networking would be advantageous. 

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:       

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension  with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave  with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and  development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much  more. 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on .

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.  

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities