IT function at Whale

Whale Tankers is a manufacturing company of over 240 employees, mostly based in Solihull, but with salespeople and service engineers working remotely from around the country.

The function of the IT department is to ensure that the IT systems at Whale meet the needs of the company on both a day to day and long term basis.

We have around 70 staff using computers on a daily basis, and our servers are virtualised with VMWare, and include Windows Server, SQL Server and Exchange Servers. Most users connect into an RDP server, although our engineering department use CAD workstations and work locally.

The IT systems comprise the software systems – in-house developed software, third party systems, off the shelf packages, Windows server/mail/database and VMWare, and hardware system – network infrastructure, hardware virtual environment, users’ devices – desktop & mobile.

We also maintain and create some in-house software systems based on C#, VB, ASP.NET. HTML/CSS and Microsoft Access VBA.

The IT department will install, operate, maintain, develop and troubleshoot the various systems, and support users in their use of these systems, using both in-house expertise and external support as necessary.

Job Description

The role will include: –

• Translating user development request into program change seeking to maximise the users satisfaction and efficiency
• Providing expert support and knowledge on system related issues
• Ensuring Statutory and Company HS&E regulations and procedures are adhered to
• Setting up of new users, and their computer systems
• Providing IT Training to users, as and when required
• Maintaining a professional presence to enhance the quality and reputation of both the department and the company
• Attending technical/ system user groups on behalf of the business
• Identifying system enhancements or changes which improve computer users processes
• Analysing, reviewing and altering program to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
• Troubleshooting and resolving system and user issues, prioritising as necessary, and using workarounds if required
• Escalating to the IT manager, or external support organisation, issues that cannot be resolved on a timely basis or where the IT Support Analyst does not have the necessary technical expertise

Essential Skills/ Experiance

• Experience within a small / medium IT Team
• 1^st / 2^nd Level Support experience
• VMWare
• Windows Server 2012 or newer
• Active Directory, DHCP, DNS
• Exchange || Windows 7 or newer || Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• At least one of the programming languages: Visual Basic 6, VB.NET, C#.NET, VBA
• Experience with SQL Server
• Visual Studio Knowledge

Advantageous Skills/ Experience

• Multiple programming language knowledge
• Website management experience
• Veeam Suite
• Solidworks experience/ knowledge
• ERP system exposure
• CRM system exposure
• Remote Desktop Services
• HP SANs

Package

• Salary Dependent on Experience
• 39.5 hours Monday – Friday
• Company Pension Scheme
• Bonus Structure
• Opportunity to join Share Ownership Scheme

Job Description

The role will include: –

• Carrying out pre delivery inspections on all vehicles according to the pre delivery inspection checklist
• Ensuring all work carried out meets the quality standards set
• Reporting all defects and resolving those within your capabilities
• Completing all relevant paperwork
• Training on Signwriting and Engraving
• Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area
• Adhering, and working, to Health and Safety regulations
• Full training will be given to the right individual
• Any other ad hoc duties

Job Requirements

• Good time management skills
• Ability to prioritise
• High attention to detail
• Desire to produce high quality work
• Logical approach to tasks
• A team player, willing to help others
• Computer Skills
• Background working in a production environment particularly body building is an advantage
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• A full clean driving licence is essential

Package

• Starting salary is between £18,000 – £20,000
• Company Pension Scheme
• BUPA
• Comprehensive bonus structure
• Opportunity to join share ownership scheme
• Working week 39.5 hours

Job Description

The role will include: –

• Working in the main production area building our tankers
• Pipe welding in both Mild Steel and Stainless Steel
• Fabrication
• Chassis fitting
• Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area
• Adhering, and working, to Health and Safety regulations
• Full training will be given to the right individual

Job Requirements

• Background working in a production environment particularly body building is an advantage
• Forklift truck and overhead crane licence an advantage
• Mild Steel and Stainless Steel Mig welding experience is desirable
• Experience in both light and heavy gauge welding is desirable
• Basic hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge would be useful
• Ability to read drawings
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Fabrication and fitting skills is desirable
• Being mechanically minded is essential
• Ability to work under pressure

Package

• Starting salary is between £26,000 – £29,000 dependent on skills and experience with the ability to progress to £33,000
• Company Pension Scheme
• BUPA
• Comprehensive bonus structure
• Opportunity to join share ownership scheme
• Working week 39.5 hours

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