Unix/Linux Engineer

Unix / Linux Engineer

Manchester (3-5 days on site per week)

£(phone number removed) per annum

Must be SC ELIGIBLE

We are actively looking to secure a Unix / Linux Engineer to join Experis.

Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.

Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

Job Purpose/The Role:

The Unix/Linux Engineer will support and maintain the organisation's Linux/Unix systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. The role focuses on system administration, troubleshooting, automation, and contributing to infrastructure improvements across hybrid environments.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Manage Linux/Unix servers - Oversee day‑to‑day administration of Linux/Unix systems across production and non‑production environments.
Monitor system performance - Track system health, identify issues, and ensure stable, high‑performing platforms.
Troubleshoot incidents - Investigate and resolve system faults, outages, and service disruptions.
Implement system updates - Apply updates, patches, and configuration changes in line with organisational standards.
Automate routine tasks - Streamline operational processes through automation and scheduled jobs.
Support infrastructure projects - Contribute to server builds, migrations, upgrades, and environment improvements.
Maintain documentation - Keep system documentation, procedures, and configuration records up to date.Benefits Include:

Contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Medical and Dental cover
22 days holiday + bank holidays
Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
Sick pay

Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed