Oliver Rae
IT Technician
Job Description
Salary: £32,000 - 32,000 per year
Requirements:- Good IT literacy and a genuine interest in computer systems, networks, and industrial technology.
- Willingness to learn new software and systems, including ERP and vision inspection systems, and how shop-floor systems connect.
- Good communication skills and confidence working with people across the shop floor and office.
- A logical, methodical approach to problem-solving and fault-finding.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload across multiple projects.
- A relevant qualification in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, or Engineering is desirable but not essential; recent college leavers are encouraged to apply.
- An interest in automation and robotics is an advantage; full training will be provided.
- Act as the first point of contact and internal champion for the Synchro ERP system, supporting users, maintaining data integrity, and liaising with the ERP provider on updates and issues.
- Support the set-up, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of software, hardware, and shop-floor devices.
- Support and maintain the Keyence vision inspection system, including basic configuration, calibration liaison, troubleshooting, and its roll-out across the business.
- Provide first-line support for shop-floor PCs, scanners, and network connectivity, escalating PLC and control-system issues to the relevant supplier or specialist contractor.
- Develop and maintain connectivity between machines, systems, and our company network.
- Support our move towards greater plant connectivity by bringing data from PLCs and shop-floor equipment into IT systems such as Synchro ERP and Power BI, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Support our move towards automation, including programming robots and assisting the maintenance team with automated systems.
- Install and maintain shop-floor visual display screens, ensuring quality documentation and production information is accessible and current.
- Support the roll-out of Power BI, building initial dashboards and reports and working with departments to identify reporting needs.
- Link our internal IT needs with our external IT support provider, providing first-line troubleshooting and managing escalations.
- Lead and complete allocated IT and technical projects, keeping stakeholders updated on progress.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of systems, configurations, and network set-up.
- ERP
- Hardware
- Support
- Network
- PLC
- Power BI
- Robotics
- C++
More:
We are a thriving, forward-thinking manufacturing business accelerating investment in technology and modern manufacturing processes. This newly created IT Technician role in Stourbridge offers hands-on experience with ERP systems, automation projects, robotics, vision inspection technology, Power BI reporting, and factory-wide connectivity. Full training will be provided. The role is full-time and permanent, Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, with a salary of £32,000. Benefits include a great team, monthly pay, onsite parking, and excellent public transport links.
last updated 39 week of 2026
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Oliver Rae
Stourbridge
IT
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£32,000
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£55,000
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This salary is 42% below the UK median for UK tech roles (£55,000/yr).
Based on 2024–2025 UK technology sector benchmarks