Support Assistant – IT/Software (TR/356108) City of Preston, England

Salary: GBP24 - GBP25 per hour

Preston, Lancashire 

12 Month Rolling Contract | Site based role Mon-Fri (8am-4pm)

We are currently recruiting for a Support Assistant to join the Application Support team, supporting a key nuclear manufacturing facility.

 

The Role

You’ll be part of a dynamic support team, providing day-to-day assistance to plant operators across the manufacturing process. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be resolving system issues, supporting users, and working closely with software developers and operational teams.

 

Technical Requirements

  • Experience with Oracle Database / SQL

  • Strong Excel skills

  • Ability to read source code (e.g. PL/SQL, C) – desirable

 

About You

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Well organised and able to follow defined processes

  • Reliable, with strong attention to detail and attendance

 

Experience & Qualifications

  • Degree or higher qualification in a software-related discipline

  • Interest in software systems within a manufacturing or industrial environment

  • Willingness to learn and develop within a technical support role

 

  • Why Apply?

  • Great entry point into a highly regulated nuclear environment

  • Opportunity to develop technical and operational experience

  • Work with experienced engineers and control systems teams