ERP System Administrator

ERP Systems Administrator

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Competitive salary on offer depending on experience

The purpose of the role you will be reporting to the Head of IT, the ERP System Administrator will take ownership of the configuration and maintenance of our Epicor ERP system.

The role will ensure the continuity, security and functionality of the Epicor installation.

To act independently and as part of the team as an ERP System Administrator.

To establish good working relationships across the business including business support functions, Projects, Business development and Engineering.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the rollout of Epicor across business units and departments.
• Manage the day-to-day administration of Epicor.
• Monitor system health, perform regular maintenance, and apply patches or upgrades as required.
• Working with the 1st line Epicor technician, the role will provide 2nd/3rd line support for Epicor-related incidents and service requests.
• Assist in data migrations, testing and deployment of new features.
• Support integrations between Epicor and third-party systems (e.g. SharePoint, intranet).
• Develop or maintain dashboards and requested reporting.
• Support internal training by creating user guides or assisting with training across the businesses.
• Ensure the system complies with IT security and data protection standards.
• Implement backup and DR procedures for the Epicor environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience administering Epicor or similar ERP system.
• Strong understanding of Epicor/ERP architecture and administration.
• Proficient in SQL Server (including writing queries).
• Experience with ERP Dashboards and report generation.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and IIS.
• Familiarity with ERP business processes preferably in a manufacturing/engineering environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, or API integrations.
• Previous involvement in Epicor implementation or migration projects.
• Able to establish and meet deadlines. 
• Process driven, analytical and detail orientated.
• Previous experience as a technical administrator or similar working with operational teams would be preferred.

Competitive remuneration package offered. 

Salary negotiable and dependent on experience.

If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience, we would like to hear from you. 

Pearson Engineering Ltd is a world leading provider of counter-mine and combat engineering equipment. Our product range is wide and varied, including complex attachments for armoured vehicles and remote controlled mine clearance systems.

Our teams are diverse, approachable and ambitious and these are just some of the qualities we look for in new individuals who join our team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Leadership development and mentorship.
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Opportunity to buy 5 days of additional holiday per year
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Free lunch provided onsite (canteen or go café)
• Free onsite parking
• Death in service x 3 annual base salary
• Private medical insurance (currently with AXA Health) – after successful probation review
• Permanent health insurance – after successful probation review
• Health & wellbeing initiatives
• Training and development support
• Paid professional membership fees
• Enhanced family leave i.e. paternity/shared parental leave and maternity leave