Manufacturing & Engineering Network Analyst - 12 mth contract

Manufacturing & Engineering Network Analyst - 12 mth contract



Location: UK - Peterborough or Stafford 5 days onsite (Remote Support for EAME)

Contract Type: Inside IR35

Start Date: immediate

Salary: £28.00 - £32.00 p/h



Join our clients European Network Team!



Our client, a global leader in manufacturing and technology, is seeking an experienced Network Analyst and Support Engineer to join our European Network Services Team on an agency basis.



This role is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic, collaborative, and globally distributed team. You'll play a vital role in maintaining and supporting network services across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EAME) - and beyond when required.



Key Responsibilities



Provide Level 2/3 remote network helpdesk support for our client's EAME-based facilities, including factories, offices, and warehouses.

Support LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure through incident resolution, change implementation, and request fulfilment.

Participate in small-scale LAN design projects and assist in delivering infrastructure upgrades and enhancements.

Collaborate with a global team to ensure network standards and policies are upheld across all locations.

Contribute to network documentation, design updates, and process improvements.

Join a rotating on-call support schedule (1 week every 2 months), including out-of-hours support as needed.



Skills & Experience



Essential:



Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Minimum 3 years' experience in network support and operations, ideally within a Cisco environment.

Cisco CCNA certification (required).

Proficiency in:

Cisco IOS upgrades and configuration

Cisco router/switch and WLC (Wireless LAN Controller) configuration

Network troubleshooting and diagnostics

Understanding of DNS, DHCP, and basic firewall principles

Network documentation and change management

Ticketing systems such as Remedy or Peregrine

Microsoft Office Suite, Putty, and other standard networking toolsDesirable:



Cisco certifications above CCNA (e.g., CCNP)

Exposure to project management methodologies

Experience with global/regional project participation

Knowledge of additional (English is required; a second is a plus)