Windows Engineer - Nights

Windows Engineer - Night Shifts



Remote


12-Month Fixed Term Contract


£40,000 + 30% Shift Allowance



A leading organisation is undertaking a major data centre transformation and is seeking a skilled Windows Engineer to support a critical consolidation project.

This role is offered on a 12-month fixed term basis and will operate fully remotely during night shifts.



The successful candidate will play a key role in consolidating physical servers across multiple data centres.

This is a hands-on technical position requiring strong expertise in Windows Server environments and the ability to work independently during overnight operations.



Key Responsibilities




  • Lead server consolidation activities across enterprise data centres

  • Maintain and support Windows Server infrastructure (2016/2019/2022)

  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues during night shifts

  • Collaborate with remote teams to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption

  • Document procedures and contribute to operational best practices



Candidate Profile




  • Proven experience as a Windows Engineer in large-scale environments

  • Strong knowledge of Active Directory and virtualisation technologies

  • Experience with physical server migrations and data centre operations

  • Comfortable working autonomously during night shifts

  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills



Additional Information



  • Fully remote role

  • Night shift schedule: 7:00pm - 7:00am, 4 on / 4 off

  • £40,000 base salary plus 30% shift allowance



Must be eligible to work in the UK.



  • Duration: 12 months
  • Rate: Up to £40000.00 per annum + + 30% shift allowance
  • Location: Manchester, England
  • Type: Contract
  • Industry: IT
  • Recruiter: context recruitment
  • Contact: Simon Rowson
  • Tel: 02381680400
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2025-10-21 19:07:54 -

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