Senior Infrastructure Engineer

<p>Job Description</p><br>Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description.<br><p>About a career with Elis</p><p>Elis is a global, multi-service provider offering sustainable rental and maintenance solutions for workwear, linen, mats, washroom services and industrial wipers. With 400,000+ customers, operations in 30 countries, and a commitment to driving the circular economy, Elis is a sector pioneer with more than 70 years of expertise.</p><p>In the UK, Elis supports industries including hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and engineering—helping organisations focus on their core business while improving hygiene, safety and well-being in a sustainable way.</p><p>Join our 55,000 colleagues globally who bring our services to life every day.</p><p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to play a pivotal role within our small, highly technical team supporting an enterprise-level IT infrastructure across the UK & Ireland.</p><p>This hands-on role combines technical ownership with solution design, problem solving and project delivery. You’ll directly influence our infrastructure modernisation while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Data Protection and Cyber Security standards.</p><p>Your expertise will be valued—this is an opportunity to shape future platforms and promote continual service improvement across the organisation.</p><p>Senior Infrastructure EngineerBasingstoke</p><ul><li>Basingstoke</li><li>Full-time</li><li>Permanent</li></ul><p>What will make you stand out?Skills & Experience We’re Looking For</p><p>Technical Expertise (some of the following):</p><ul><li>Windows Server, server hardware, clustering and networking</li><li>Virtualisation (VMware / Hyper-V)</li><li>Enterprise storage, switching and servers (ideally HPE)</li><li>Remote datacentre operations</li><li>Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Netscaler</li><li>Database (MS SQL) basics including HA and queries</li><li>Scripting (PowerShell or similar)</li><li>Strong understanding of security best practices</li></ul><p>You should also bring:</p><ul><li>A track record in designing and delivering technical infrastructure projects</li><li>The ability to influence technical decisions in a fast-moving environment</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical teams</li><li>Ability to support, mentor and knowledge-share with 1st/2nd line teams</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments (desirable)</li><li>Experience within multinational organisations (desirable)</li></ul><p>A degree or equivalent professional qualification is beneficial but not essential.</p><p>Your Mission at Elis</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Proactively maintain and update core IT infrastructure to ensure high availability of business-critical services.</li><li>Ensure adherence to all infrastructure processes, including change control and security.</li><li>Develop, maintain and routinely test the UK IT Business Continuity Plan.</li><li>Deliver proactive improvements to remove legacy technologies and reduce technical debt.</li><li>Support cross-functional IT teams with projects and operational procedures.</li></ul><p>What's on offer?</p><ul><li>33 Days Holiday</li><li>Company Pension</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>On-site Parking</li><li>Private Medical</li></ul><p>At Elis, our people are our greatest asset. We offer:</p><ul><li>Opportunities to grow your career within a global organisation</li><li>A culture focused on service, quality and sustainability</li><li>A commitment to reducing environmental impact through circular solutions, eco-design and waste reduction</li><li>Long-term local relationships and strong investment in employee development. xwzovoh </li></ul><p>We aim to create a workplace where you can contribute from day one, develop your skills, and help shape a more sustainable future.</p>