Job Description

Are you a hands-on infrastructure expert who thrives on solving problems, driving improvements and sharing technical knowledge?

Look no further, at Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our Group IT team, based out of our site Ross & Catherall in Sheffield.

Working hours – 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 14:10pm Friday

Why join us?

Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

We are a specialist manufacturer of complex precision cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, supporting leading OEM programmes.

We excel in turning metals into motion, working in alloys and manufacturing complex product designs to offer an unparalleled range of solutions for high performance and specialist applications.

We employ more than 3,000 people across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally, providing the scale and expertise required to serve leading aerospace engine and IGT OEMs.

At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, integrity, and teamwork.

What we can offer you:

• An interesting and varied field to work in.
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities.
• Company cash health care plan with an extensive range of benefits.

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our Infrastructure & Operations function, supporting and evolving our European technology environment.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad hybrid infrastructure estate spanning Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, identity, Windows and Linux servers, virtualisation, enterprise networking, backup and disaster recovery.

You will play a key role in maintaining secure, resilient and reliable IT services while contributing to major infrastructure transformation programmes, platform modernisation, automation and continual service improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Cloud, Microsoft 365 & Identity: Administer and secure Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Active Directory services, supporting cloud governance, identity management and access controls.
• Server & Virtualisation: Maintain Windows and Linux servers, core infrastructure services, VMware and Hyper-V environments, ensuring platform reliability, security and performance.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Manage and improve backup and recovery solutions, including Veeam and Rubrik, supporting disaster recovery testing, immutable backups and cyber resilience.
• Infrastructure Transformation: Contribute to infrastructure migrations, data centre modernisation, platform upgrades, site consolidation and hybrid cloud initiatives.
• Automation & Monitoring: Develop scripts and automation using PowerShell and other tools, while improving infrastructure monitoring, endpoint management and operational efficiency.
• Networking & Security: Support enterprise networking, firewalls, endpoint security, vulnerability remediation and privileged access management.
• Incident Management & Service Improvement: Troubleshoot complex technical issues, contribute to major incident resolution and root-cause analysis, and identify opportunities to improve service reliability.
• Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures, collaborate with internal teams and suppliers, and share knowledge to strengthen infrastructure standards and team capability.

Interested?

If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:

• Strong hands-on expertise across Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows Server, Active Directory and core infrastructure services, with experience in VMware and/or Hyper-V, server, storage and hybrid data-centre environments.
• Strong enterprise networking and firewall troubleshooting skills across multi-vendor environments, with the ability to lead complex incidents, deliver root-cause analysis and collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft, Veeam, VMware, Hyper-V, Linux, networking, security or automation are advantageous.

To Apply

Apply online.

We’ll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.

Equal opportunities

Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact careers@doncasters.com.