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Planet Recruitment
07/07/2026
Full time
Position: Salesforce Administrator Location: Remote Perm Role - 45k - 50k Job Purpose. The Salesforce Administrator is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Salesforce platform , ensuring it effectively supports business processes, users, and data integrity. The role acts as the primary point of contact for Salesforce users, driving adoption, usability, and ongoing optimisation of the system. Job context & scope Key Duties and Responsibilities Salesforce Administrator: The responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: Salesforce Platform Management Configure and maintain Salesforce features including objects, fields, page layouts, flows, validation rules, and reports Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and security settings Ensure system availability, performance, and data integrity Implement and maintain automation using Salesforce tools (Flows, Approval Processes) User Support & Training Act as first-line support for Salesforce-related issues and questions Troubleshoot and resolve system errors and user-reported issues Deliver user training, documentation, and guidance to improve adoption Gather feedback and translate business requirements into Salesforce solutions Data Management & Reporting Maintain high standards of data quality, accuracy, and consistency Perform data imports, exports, deduplication, and cleansing Create and maintain dashboards and reports to support business insight and decision-making Change Management & Continuous Improvement Manage Salesforce releases and coordinate testing of new features Assess impact of platform updates and communicate changes to users Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through automation and process improvements Support minor enhancements and collaborate with developers on more complex changes Security, Compliance & Best Practice Ensure Salesforce usage complies with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements Manage access controls and audit trails Follow Salesforce and organizational best practices Maintain system documentation and configuration records Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration Liaise with business stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities Work with Salesforce vendors, partners, or developers as needed Support integration with other systems where applicable Transformation Provide support to the wider Transformation Team on non-Salesforce related change activity if applicable and / or there is downtime Requirements for the role Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator or similar role Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Salesforce Administrator Certification (ADM 201) - preferred Experience supporting Sales, Service, or Marketing Cloud Understanding of CRM processes and business workflows INDIT Planet Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Planet Recruitment Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
07/07/2026
Contractor
Position: Desktop Support M365 - 12 months FTC Location: Hemel Hempstead Salary: 30k - 35k Benefits: Free Lunch Free Refreshments Pizza Friday Chocolate draw Free Parking Fruit / Snacks Break out room Flexible time Summary Role: Desktop support role will be the focus of this job and managing the IT Support mailbox, where the requests mainly come from Supporting Windows 11/10/7 end user support Supporting Mac OS Supporting Microsoft 365 - Admin, Exchange, Entra, Intune, etc. Creation and maintenance of users and groups in 365, seeking approval when required Being on hand and available when needed physically in the office Remotely supporting offices from around the world Maintain on premise AD Troubleshooting email issues through Mimecast and Exchange 365 Ensuring newly built laptops are connected to InTune Support various company applications and systems: Deskbird - used for schedule management, hot desk and parking space booking KnowBe4 - used for our cyber security training Sophos - used for endpoint antivirus and firewall management across the offices Synology - used for NAS in various offices and locations Microsoft Dynamics - used by the Commercial team for CRM Ubiquiti - used for wifi in the UK office Meraki - not currently licensed, but there are still active devices plugged in in various offices CodeTwo - used to apply signatures on our Exchange emails Being in charge and staying on top of the IT Support mailbox Keeping the inbox up to date and tidy Responding to each email as it comes in, there are some standard templates when needed Information gathering for any tickets that need to be escalated Liaising with Engineering when required, quite a bit of crossover with the support in the UK for various bits like wifi, laptop imaging, software, server rooms etc. Managing starters and leavers There is a document to be kept up to date, where you can also keep track of when this is done Following the process for each starter and leaver, there is a document on each process Maintaining the IT documentation Ensuring user guides are kept up to date Maintaining the distribution lists spreadsheet as groups are created/deleted Maintaining the Microsoft 365 environment so that it remains tidy, and a standard runs throughout Assisting the team with any documentation, organisation or communication needs (Dave E, Nic, Dave G) Making sure toner for printers are kept in stock, replacing in the printers as needed Ordering new license as required, adobe, Microsoft 365 INDIT Planet Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Planet Recruitment Windsor, Berkshire
07/07/2026
Full time
Role: Infrastructure Engineer - Education Location: Windsor Onsite: 5 days Salary: 40k - 50k Job purpose Our client is seeking a skilled Microsoft-focused Infrastructure Engineer to join our IT team. The IT Department provides and supports all core technology services across the environment, ensuring systems are secure, resilient and capable of supporting users and operational delivery. This is a hands-on technical role supporting and developing the Clients Microsoft infrastructure across Azure, Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments. You will help ensure our systems remain secure, resilient and high performing, while contributing to the continued development of our cloud services. Key tasks and responsibilities You will: Design, implement and support Azure infrastructure and associated cloud services. Contribute to the design and architecture development of the Clients Microsoft cloud and hybrid infrastructure. Administer and optimise Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID). Lead endpoint management using Microsoft Intune (Autopilot, compliance policies, device configuration and update management). Support hybrid identity across Active Directory and Entra ID , including Conditional Access and Zero Trust principles. Contribute to cloud migration and service modernisation initiatives. Manage Infrastructure security , including patching, vulnerability remediation and Microsoft Defender controls. Support the investigation and remediation of security incidents relating to Microsoft cloud and identity platforms. Maintain and test backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes. Monitor health, resilience and capacity, recommending improvements as appropriate. Maintain SSL certificates, domain registrations and related services. Work with external suppliers to support infrastructure services and project delivery. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and infrastructure standards. Contribute to the development and maintenance of infrastructure policies and procedures. Provide 3rd line support for complex Microsoft cloud and infrastructure issues. Support compliance with relevant security and data protection frameworks, including Cyber Essentials and NCSC guidance where applicable. All employees of the client are also expected to: Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at the client are classed as 'regulated activity'. Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the Client are read and understood. Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality. Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion. Skills and competencies required To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Strong hands-on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure (IaaS, networking, security and monitoring). Excellent knowledge of identity and access management, including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID. Experience administering Microsoft 365 and managing modern endpoint environments using Intune Practical understanding of security best practice, including Conditional Access, Defender and Zero Trust principles. Experience operating within hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud). Knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery testing processes. Good understanding of core networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, firewalls, secure connectivity). PowerShell or automation experience to improve efficiency and consistency. Experience supporting high availability, resilience and performance optimisation within cloud environments. Experience operating at 2nd/3rd line support level within an enterprise infrastructure environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and methodical approach. Desirable Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-500 or other relevant Azure/Microsoft security certifications. Experience contributing to cloud migration or infrastructure modernisation programmes. Experience working within an educational environment. Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials or ISO-aligned standards. You may enjoy this role if: You can work effectively within a team environment. You have a passion for information and communications technology. You are confident and willing to build on knowledge acquired to date. You are an excellent communicator with a friendly and helpful manner. Working pattern You will be working 35 hours per week (core hours 8am to 6pm) Monday to Friday You will be working 52 weeks per year. You will be entitled to 28 days holiday, 3 of these days must be reserved for the Christmas shut down. If a bank holiday falls during a school term period, you will be required to work this day and you will receive an additional day's holiday in lieu. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Planet Recruitment Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire
02/07/2026
Full time
2nd Line Engineer High Wycombe 27k - 34k Benefits: Discretionary yearly bonus scheme dependant on company performance. 33 days holiday per year including Public Holidays, increasing by 1 yearly to a maximum of 38. Free on-site parking. Training and Career growth. Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects Role: As a Technical Engineer you will work as part of the Technical Support team providing support to our customers, reporting to the IT Service Manager you will be first point of contact for technical issues raised to our Support Desk. You will be responsible for logging tickets, troubleshooting IT related issues and being part of the escalation process when required. This role requires you to have strong verbal and written communication skills, technical troubleshooting skills and being a team player within a strong technical team. Key Skills: Act as first point of contact for IT support calls from our customers via phone making sure all calls are answered and dealt with in a professional manner. Logging tickets within our ticketing system while on the phone making sure all information is gathered and entered correctly to a high standard. Strong communication skills and ability to talk and guide non-technical customers and customers who may not have English as their first language. Taking ownership of your own tickets making sure all tickets are updated and resolved within SLA set. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines consistently. Capability to work under pressure and prioritize tickets. Identify and escalate repeating tickets to other team members. Proficiency in relevant tools and software related to the industry. Continuously seek opportunities to enhance skills and stay updated with industry trends. Pro-active attitude towards Technical Support. Professional manner when visiting customers with a can do attitude and willingness to help our customers. Making sure all internal documentation is updated and that internal procedures are Work with relevant third parties companies and act as a point of contact. INDIT Technical Skills Required: Good working knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and basic networking concepts (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP). Experience supporting Windows and macOS devices. Good understanding of Microsoft 365 and cloud technologies (e.g. Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD, Microsoft Office applications). Experience using ticketing systems to log, track, and update support issues. Ability to diagnose and resolve software and hardware problems over the phone and via remote support tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Planet Recruitment Southmoor, Oxfordshire
12/06/2026
Full time
Position: 2nd Line Engineer Location: Abingdon Salary: 37k Benefits 25+ Days Holiday and rising (plus bank holidays) Flexible working (WFH incentives) Bupa Cash Plan Electric Vehicle Scheme Cycle Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Paid Charity Day Car Parking Work for one of the UK's leading technology specialists, proudly recognised as a World Class Place to Work by Best Companies, a nationally respected benchmark for employee engagement and workplace excellence. They were also ranked as the Technology Company to Work For in the UK, reflecting culture, our people, and our commitment to being an employer of choice. Primary Purpose: The Tier 2 team are tasked with supporting, investigating, and resolving our MSP client's IT-related systems and making sure all issues are dealt with in a timely fashion. Key Responsibilities Being the first point of contact for all incoming support calls, emails, and sessions - when necessary Being an escalation point for all escalations coming from apprentice, and Tier 1 engineers Ensuring all forms of support call are logged in the system and the client is kept updated Manage incidents and request tickets ensuring established SLAs are met Providing support to our clients Help the Tier 2 Manager with continued business improvements Provide support to the apprentice, and Tier 1 engineers Manage/Maintain all escalations from the apprentice, and Tier 1 engineers Communicate daily to clients with open tickets Managing the client's expectations with ongoing tickets Ensure all client related problems are logged correctly Inform the Tier 2 Manager of any tickets requiring escalations Working with client's 3rd party suppliers and vendors when appropriate Adhere to all company policies and procedures Ensuring that all role related KPI's are met Logging, managing, and resolving client IT issues Maintain and improve cloud infrastructure Composing Requests for Change Manage all client on/offboarding's, ensuring all tasks are complete Maintain all client documentation ensuring it is relevant Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business Person Specification: Minimum: Excellent knowledge in Windows 11 installation and configuration Excellent knowledge with MacOS installation and configuration Excellent knowledge with Microsoft 365 administrative suite - Intune/SharePoint/Teams/Exchange/Entra ID etc Exposure to Email filter technologies - Mimecast/Barracuda/Sophos Email Gateway Exposure to Microsoft Server OS and server roles - 2016/2019/2022/2025 Exposure and troubleshooting knowledge with networking related items - firewalls/switches/wireless etc 2+ years' experience working with medium-large businesses Excellent knowledge of user & group management (on-premises/Entra) Excellent knowledge of scripting and RPA automations Ability to learn on your feet Strong communication skills Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills Excellent customer experience Positive attitude to work Strive to continuous improvement Able to work independently under pressure Minimum of 3 years' IT experience in a corporate or services environment Driving license and own transport Ability to obtain DBS certificate Desirable: Sophos Central/XG Firewall Certifications (Engineer or Architect) Microsoft MS-102, MD-102, MS-700, AZ-900 Certifications Apple Certified Support Certifications Comptia A+ Wireless management - Ubiquiti, Meraki, etc Group policy/Intune policy management - deployment or management INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Planet Recruitment
12/06/2026
Full time
Senior Engineer - .NET / Angular Engineer Bedfordshire - Hybrid - 2 days in Office per week 60k - 80k plus Benefit Permanent role The opportunity: Our client are reshaping the way their industry is run. They have been building a new agile tech platform to make their industry run easier to administer, more responsive to change, and more customer-centric. As they grow their in-house team, they are looking for a senior level software engineer who wants to help us take ownership of our core systems and deliver high-quality software that makes a real impact. This is a brilliant time to join. They have moved away from an outsourced model and established our own internal engineering capability. You'll join the founding team working alongside our Head of Software Engineering and Lead Engineer. There's huge scope to influence how things are built and how we work together. The tech you'll work with: C# and .NET Core Angular for front-end SQL Databases Azure Cloud Power Platform & Dynamics They don't expect you to be an expert in everything, but expect this role to be more front-end focused with Angular and C#. If you're also curious about back-end and Power Platform, there's a place for you. What you'll be doing: Depending on your level and interests, you could: Build and maintain modern .NET web applications with Angular front ends Collaborate with product managers, designers and data experts to build genuinely useful features Contribute to improving code quality through testing, reviews and CI/CD Help ensure smooth data flow between our portal and Power Platform systems Share your knowledge with others, whether that's mentoring junior devs or learning from others We'd love to hear from you if you: Have strong experience in C#/.NET (and ideally Angular) Enjoy solving problems and working with others to build great products Are curious about the full stack, even if you have a sweet spot Understand the value of agile delivery, testing, and clean code Communicate clearly, especially with non-tech stakeholders Bonus points for: Knowledge of Power Platform or Dynamics 365 Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, trunk-based development Awareness of security best practices Where and how you'll work: Hybrid: We aim for 2 days a week in the office (Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire), 3 days from home Right to work in the UK is required. We're not able to sponsor at this time Why join us now? They are a small team backed by major industry players in their field. You'll work closely with decision-makers and help shape how we scale. They value people who are proactive and team-first. You won't just be writing code; you'll be helping build a culture and essential product that thousands of people will use every day. If that excites you, we'd love to chat. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Planet Recruitment Southmoor, Oxfordshire
12/06/2026
Full time
Position: 3rd Line Engineer Location: Milton Park Salary: 38k-44k Hybrid: - 2 days per week in office Benefits 25+ Days Holiday and rising (plus bank holidays) Flexible working (WFH incentives) Bupa Cash Plan Electric Vehicle Scheme Cycle Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Paid Charity Day Car Parking Come and work for one of the UK's leading technology specialists, proudly recognised as a World Class Place to Work by Best Companies, a nationally respected benchmark for employee engagement and workplace excellence. We were also ranked as the Technology Company to Work For in the UK, reflecting our culture, our people, and our commitment to being an employer of choice. Primary Purpose: The Tier 3 team are tasked with handling the senior escalation of cases raised to the Service Delivery department. In addition, a successful applicant for the role of a Tier 3 engineer, in addition to being a highly skilled generalist, will be expected to pursue at least one line of specialisation within our supported baselines (Security, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, Cloud Infrastructure etc.) Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Manage incident and request tickets ensuring established SLA's are met. Being the first point of contact for escalations from Tier 2 engineers. Ensure all support requests/alerts are logged and that the client remains updated throughout the lifecycle of the request. Monitor and maintain client's Infrastructure and systems. Proactively respond to monitoring alerts and notifications. Servicing tasks within client on/offboarding processes. Ensuring that all role specific KPI's and targets are met as an individual and as a part of the wider team objectives. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with internal departments. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with current and prospective clients. Person Specification: Minimum: Experience with Microsoft Azure (Virtual Servers, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, AVD, Hybrid deployments). Experience with current generation security technologies and services (AV, firewalls, CA policies, RBAC, managed threat response, identity threat, mail & web filter systems). Experience working with Backup & Disaster Recovery processes. Experience with internal networking infrastructure and management (DHCP, DNS, NPS/RADIUS, managed/unmanaged switches, firewalls, wireless, VPN technologies). Experience with cloud led identity/management/policy systems (Intune, Entra, ABM) Experience with physical and hybrid hypervisor technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V) Experience with Microsoft Server OS (management, maintenance, administrative tooling and deployment). Excellent knowledge of scripting and RPA automations Excellent communication skills. Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. Excellent client service. Strive to continuous improvement Able to work independently under pressure Minimum of 4 years' IT experience in a corporate or services environment Driving license and own transport essential Desirable: Experience or certification in any of the following technologies Watchguard, FortiGate, Sophos, Smoothwall firewalls Sophos Anti-Virus HPE/Aruba, Cisco, Dell, Unifi switching VMWare ESXI & Microsoft Hyper-V Microsoft Azure Apple Business Manager Google Workspace Ubiquiti, Meraki wireless Mimecast, Barracuda mail filtering Veeam, Datto, Acronis, Barracuda backup & disaster recovery INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Planet Recruitment Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
12/06/2026
Full time
Role: IT Support Technician Location: Mansfield Salary: 30,000 - 32,000 Benefits; A collaborative and supportive work environment. On site parking Opportunities for career development and training. Competitive salary and benefits package. Exposure to diverse and exciting IT challenges within a dynamic organisation. Company: Our client is a market leader in the design, manufacture, supply, and maintenance of premium doors and doorsets. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of doorsets, ensuring they are not only of the highest quality but also maintained to exacting standards. Role Overview: The IT Support Technician plays a key role in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of IT systems across the organisation. This position is responsible for delivering advanced technical support, resolving complex issues, and ensuring a high standard of service delivery to end users. In addition to core support responsibilities, the role includes mentoring junior technicians, sharing technical knowledge, and supporting team development. The IT Support Technician also contributes to infrastructure projects, system enhancements, and continuous service improvement initiatives. The position requires a proactive, hands-on individual with strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to working within a dynamic IT environment. Responsibilities: 1st-3rd Line Technical Support Manage and resolve escalated support tickets across all levels, diagnosing complex hardware, software, and network issues while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Infrastructure & Systems Management Maintain and support core IT systems, including Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and virtualisation platforms (e.g. Hyper-V), ensuring system reliability and performance. Network Support Diagnose and resolve network-related issues, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewall configurations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Bespoke Application Support Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and user assistance for internally developed business applications, including Excel-based tools (e.g. FTB) and Windows-based systems such as Production Tracker. Work closely with internal development teams and stakeholders to resolve issues, support enhancements, and ensure system availability and usability. Project Involvement & Delivery Support the planning and execution of IT projects such as hardware rollouts, system migrations, software implementations, and asset register management. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of incidents, resolutions, and system configurations. Contribute to SLA adherence, reporting, and continuous service improvement initiatives. User Support & Training Provide end-user support and guidance, ensuring effective use of IT systems and promoting best practices across the organisation. Policy Compliance & Governance Ensure all users adhere to company IT policies, security standards, and procedures, supporting overall compliance and risk management. Operational Support & Continuous Improvement Work collaboratively with the IT team on non-support activities, including server patching, maintenance of unmanned devices, and continuous technical training and development. Requirements: 5 years previous experience in a helpdesk environment is necessary. Planning, organising and good communication skills. Access to own vehicle. Willingness to learn. Understanding of SQL would be very beneficial. Adaptable to changing circumstances and demands. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel/VBA. Good Knowledge of Windows and Server operating system. Good problem-solving skills. Knowledge of infrastructure setups would be advantageous. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Planet Recruitment Ramsbottom, Lancashire
10/06/2026
Contractor
Job Title: - IT Support Engineer - 1st / 2nd Line Contract Type: - 6 months fixed-term (potential to be extended / role become Permanent) Employment Type - Full-Time (37.5 hours p/w) Location - Bury / Manchester About the role Our client is seeking a hands-on, customer-focused IT Support person to provide 1st and 2nd Line support across the business. They are a leading expert in their field and offer an exceptional service UK wide. This role is primarily onsite and involves a mix of service desk, desk-side, remote, and face-to-face support, ensuring users at all levels receive a high-quality, responsive IT service. You will play a key role in maintaining operational stability while supporting ongoing improvements and projects across the IT estate. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st and 2nd Line IT support to internal users via desk-side, remote, and face-to-face engagement Log, prioritise, and resolve incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs Deliver proactive floorwalking support, assisting users across offices and meeting spaces Troubleshoot issues across: Laptops, desktops, and mobile devices Printers and meeting room technology Business-critical applications Support and administer: Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) Active Directory / user account management Windows 10/11 environments Assist with: New starter onboarding and leaver processes Device builds, deployments, and lifecycle management IT asset tracking and documentation Escalate complex issues to 3rd line or external partners where required Maintain accurate ticket updates, documentation, and knowledge base articles Contribute to continuous improvement of IT support processes and user experience Essential: Proven experience in a 1st/2nd Line IT Support, Service Desk, or Desktop Support role Strong experience delivering remote and onsite, face-to-face user support Solid technical knowledge of: Windows 10/11 Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) Active Directory / user administration Basic networking (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN) Experience with ticketing tools (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira, or similar) Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment Desirable: Experience in a multi-site or fast-paced operational business Exposure to IT projects (rollouts, migrations, upgrades) Knowledge of ITIL practices Full UK driving licence What we are looking for: A practical, hands-on support engineer who is comfortable working directly with users Someone who takes ownership of issues and sees them through to resolution A strong communicator who can support both technical and non-technical stakeholders A proactive individual who identifies opportunities for improvement INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Planet Recruitment City, Manchester
10/06/2026
Full time
Position: Salesforce Administrator Location: Manchester - Hybrid 2/3 days Perm Role - 45k - 50k Job Purpose. The Salesforce Administrator is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Salesforce platform , ensuring it effectively supports business processes, users, and data integrity. The role acts as the primary point of contact for Salesforce users, driving adoption, usability, and ongoing optimisation of the system. Job context & scope Key Duties and Responsibilities Salesforce Administrator: The responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: Salesforce Platform Management Configure and maintain Salesforce features including objects, fields, page layouts, flows, validation rules, and reports Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and security settings Ensure system availability, performance, and data integrity Implement and maintain automation using Salesforce tools (Flows, Approval Processes) User Support & Training Act as first-line support for Salesforce-related issues and questions Troubleshoot and resolve system errors and user-reported issues Deliver user training, documentation, and guidance to improve adoption Gather feedback and translate business requirements into Salesforce solutions Data Management & Reporting Maintain high standards of data quality, accuracy, and consistency Perform data imports, exports, deduplication, and cleansing Create and maintain dashboards and reports to support business insight and decision-making Change Management & Continuous Improvement Manage Salesforce releases and coordinate testing of new features Assess impact of platform updates and communicate changes to users Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through automation and process improvements Support minor enhancements and collaborate with developers on more complex changes Security, Compliance & Best Practice Ensure Salesforce usage complies with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements Manage access controls and audit trails Follow Salesforce and organizational best practices Maintain system documentation and configuration records Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration Liaise with business stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities Work with Salesforce vendors, partners, or developers as needed Support integration with other systems where applicable Transformation Provide support to the wider Transformation Team on non-Salesforce related change activity if applicable and / or there is downtime Requirements for the role Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator or similar role Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Salesforce Administrator Certification (ADM 201) - preferred Experience supporting Sales, Service, or Marketing Cloud Understanding of CRM processes and business workflows INDIT Planet Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Planet Recruitment
01/10/2025
Full time
Cyber Security Lead Oxfordshire - Hybrid - 2 days per week (Flexible) 50k - 60k plus Benefits Our Client are an award-winning leading IT company offering complete outsourced IT solutions to organisations across the UK and Europe. Based in Oxfordshire they provide a comprehensive range of support services, software and hardware solutions to major blue-chip clients and their technicians are highly skilled in planning, implementing and trouble shooting. They strive to become one of the top places to work in the UK - in fact, they believe that they already are! Most of the team have been here for years, have built a terrific career, and as corny as it may sound, they really do call themselves the Planet Family. They welcome new people to the team all the time, from all backgrounds and all levels of experience. They are able to attract talent to our business by investing in staff training and staff rewards, which has become a bedrock of our success. This initiative has resulted in staff becoming even better at what they do, great staff retention and greater company buy-in from the team. As part of this strategy, the more staff learn via official courses, the better the service and the more we reward them. Primary Purpose The Security Lead is both the client-facing strategist and the internal accountable owner of security within the MSP. They lead Quarterly Security Reviews (QSRs), own the client risk register and exception process, and ensure services are delivered in line with frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, and NIST. Internally, the Security Lead is accountable for the MSP's own security posture ensuring tools, processes, and teams meet the same standards we deliver to clients. They monitor measurable posture metrics (e.g., Microsoft Secure Score, Vulnerability etc.), ensure continuous improvement, and keep the MSP's security practice relevant through ongoing training, certifications, and emerging threat awareness. While day-to-day execution is delegated to Security Analysts and service teams, the Security Lead owns security end-to-end: identifying risks, embedding controls, and ensuring compliance is demonstrable. Key Responsibilities Client-Facing Lead Quarterly Security Reviews (QSRs), presenting patch/vulnerability posture, incidents, compliance status, and risk register updates. Translate technical security risks into clear business impact and outcomes. Own the client exception process, ensuring risks are documented, communicated, and signed off. Support Account Managers and Strategic Partnership Managers in roadmap and IT strategy sessions. Act as the strategic security escalation point for clients when risks require senior involvement. Internal MSP Security Own the MSP's internal security frameworks and certifications (e.g., CE+, ISO, SOC 2). Oversee patching, vulnerability, and risk management of MSP-owned infrastructure and tools. Ensure MSP's technology stack (RMM, XDR, PSA, backup, etc.) is securely deployed and monitored. Drive staff security awareness, training, and compliance with secure processes. Delegate operational tasks to Security Analysts while retaining accountability for end-to-end outcomes. Governance & Standards Maintain the client and internal risk registers. Define and evolve gold-standard security "whitepapers" for projects and BAU. Sign off security requirements for project scope/designs that impact compliance or frameworks. Collaborate with Service Delivery Manager and Project Delivery Manager to ensure security is embedded in BAU, change control, and project execution. Monitor and report on client posture metrics (e.g., Microsoft Secure Score, M365 compliance dashboards). Drive continuous posture improvement across client environments. Team Leadership & Growth Mentor and develop Security Analysts. Ensure team certifications remain up to date (minimum 2 per year per Analyst). Lead internal knowledge-sharing sessions to keep the team and wider MSP relevant against new threats and frameworks. Champion automation (RPA/AI) in evidence gathering, reporting, and triage. Identify scale points for growing the Security Practice (e.g., Security Architect, more Analysts). Behaviors Required Strategic Thinking - able to translate technical risks into business outcomes and align security initiatives with client goals and budgets. Strong Governance Mindset - experienced in managing frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST) and embedding them into MSP operations and client environments. Risk Communication - skilled at presenting complex security issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders, both internally and at client leadership level. Technical Depth - hands-on understanding of vulnerability management, patch governance, endpoint security (EDR/XDR), and cloud (M365/Azure security). Analytical Skills - capable of interpreting scan results, posture metrics (e.g., Microsoft Secure Score), and incident trends into actionable insights. Delegation & Leadership - experienced in mentoring Analysts and delegating effectively while retaining accountability for outcomes. Collaboration - able to work cross-functionally with Service Delivery, Projects, Account Managers, and vendors to embed security consistently. Continuous Learning - committed to staying current with evolving threats, frameworks, and technologies, and ensuring the team is trained and certified. Client-Facing Confidence - comfortable leading Quarterly Security Reviews (QSRs), participating in roadmap sessions, and engaging with C-level stakeholders. Change Agent - able to influence internal teams and clients to adopt best practice, even when it means shifting established ways of working. Person Specification: Minimum 5+ years in IT security or MSP environment. Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, or NIST frameworks. Experience with patch/vulnerability management governance. Ability to communicate technical risks in business language. Proven ability to run client-facing reviews or presentations. Desirable CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications. Experience delivering or auditing compliance frameworks. Familiarity with RMM/XDR/EDR, SIEM, and vulnerability scanning platforms. Experience leading small teams (mentoring, guiding). Exposure to incident response and tabletop exercises. What Success Looks Like: Success means the Security Lead is recognised by clients as a trusted advisor who simplifies security into business language. All client and internal risks are captured, visible, and acted upon with no blind spots. QSRs consistently deliver actionable improvements that feed into roadmaps and IT strategy, while client security posture measurably improves quarter-on-quarter (demonstrated in metrics such as Microsoft Secure Score, CE+ readiness, and vulnerability closure rates). Internally, the MSP leads by example: our own systems, tools, and processes are secure, audit-ready, and improving over time. The Security Lead ensures their team is certified, trained, and ahead of industry changes, delegating operational execution while embedding governance across service, INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.