Infrastructure Student Placement 2022

by Gymshark

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Deadline: 24th October 2021
Salary: £19,500
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Computer Science, Information Technology
Location: West Midlands
City: Solihull

Infrastructure Student Placement 2022

A little bit about the role

When you work for us, you’re more than a placement student – you join our rapidly expanding Gymshark family. We give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster and be the best version of themselves. We work hard, sure, but we have fun while we do it. Sound like you?

The Infrastructure Placement will work closely with the Head of Infrastructure and Tech Support Manager to learn how the organisation's computer systems are maintained and operated reliably. You will develop skills in setting up and maintaining company hardware/software, learning how to perform regular systems and security checks and monitoring. Supporting, the development and maintenance of relevant procedures and standards. You will gain an understanding of how to ensure hardware/software systems work as expected and provide technical support related to systems.

Whilst technical skill is highly valued, being approachable and having a positive attitude is paramount as you will ultimately be working with every single individual within the business at some point.

What you’ll be doing

You will gain experience in the following areas:

  • Support the maintenance of Gymshark’s infrastructure across its sites, performing regular systems and security checks and monitoring
  • Support the set up and issue of MAC/Windows + iOS devices
  • Get involved in employee onboarding and training with software and hardware
  • Support on the research into new technologies to help improve business/staff productivity
  • Provide daily support for Gymshark software/hardware (including emergencies) in person/email/over phone
  • Learn how to maintain network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers and printers
  • Learn how to administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches
  • Support AV, Security and Contactless Systems Plus
  • Support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems
  • Communicate critical information to supervisors, making suggestions for how to improve where needed
  • Learn how to maintain all relevant Gymshark procedures and standards

What you’ll need

We’re not about box-ticking, but if this profile speaks to you all the better:

  • Working towards an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study
  • Excellent communication skills in order to quickly identify and resolve issues
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and in team environment
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Self-motivated
  • A passion to work in a professional IT environment
  • Understanding of iOS, OSX, Window OS and Window Server
  • Keen interest in learning and growing your skillset
  • Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm for process improvements
  • Proficient in the English language
  • Industry awareness a bonus

What you’ll get

There’s never been a better time to work for Gymshark. We are growing fast, and we want ambitious people to join us for the ride. We offer a diverse and inclusive culture, a supportive and sociable work environment, plus ample opportunities for professional growth, development and networking.

Not to mention…

  • Full private medical insurance with no excess
  • 25 days holidays + your birthday and all the Bank Holidays which can be substituted and taken whenever you want
  • A truly Flexible Working Culture
  • A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
  • Employer pension contributions up to 7%
  • Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
  • 50% Gymshark Discount
  • Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
  • Great Training and Learning Resources
  • Choice of hardware and access to the best software
  • Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
  • Very Generous Family Leave package – we support you extending your family
  • Refuel - Healthy fresh food at GSHQ
  • Lifting Club (LC) Gym Membership
  • Free monthly massages
  • Beauty and Barber facilities
  • Free on-site parking

What’s the process?

If your application is successful, you'll be invited to take part in a video screening and if successful, you'll be invited to an in-person assessment day. Our assessment days will be held at Gymshark HQ, Solihull, UK at the beginning of December.

Job applications open on 11th October 2021 and close on 24th October 2021.
Placement is for 13 months from July 2022.

About Gymshark

From a garage in Birmingham to a global billion-dollar company, Gymshark is constantly evolving. Today, we exist to unite the conditioning community. We pride ourselves on being a team of grafters, innovators and visionaries. But above all else, we are a family. Our family is ambitious and hard-working. We’re committed and consistent. We’re passionate and progressive. Simply put, we’re different.

We are dedicated to finding talented individuals to join our Gymshark family, people that can bring an exemplary level of skill and add to our culture by sharing the same values and beliefs that make us who we are – visionary. If you’ve got something no-one else has, we want you. Be a part of inventing Gymshark’s future.

Gymshark is an equal opportunity employer. The people that drive our success and infectious culture each come with their own unique set of thoughts, beliefs, cultures, identities, background and body. We’re different because we celebrate difference. That’s what the Gymshark family is – diverse, inclusive, equal.

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