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IT Technician

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THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As an IT Technician, you will take on a key role in the maintenance and troubleshooting of our on-site IT infrastructure. You are the first point of contact on-site (no remote) and play a significant role in ensuring that all technical systems function smoothly. You can expect an exciting and challenging task where you will use your IT expertise to fix errors and implement innovative solutions.

In this position, you have the opportunity to actively shape IT structures and support the development of the site. Together with your colleagues on-site, you will work to achieve operational goals and continuously optimize processes. You identify with our leadership principles, live our values, and use them as the foundation for your success in daily business.

Learn more about our logistics sites:

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Do you have the right skills, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might be exactly the right person for this or another role in our team!

At Zalando, our vision is to build the leading European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is inclusive from the ground up. We believe that diverse teams foster innovation and creativity, and we actively seek talent from diverse backgrounds.

We actively strive to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes by focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we ask that you do not include personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your resume to ensure a fair and equitable assessment based solely on your skills and potential.

We are committed to providing a great and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require support during the hiring process, please let us know – we are here for you.

Learn more about our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment: https://jobs.zalando.com/de/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

WHY THIS ROLE IS EXCITING FOR YOU…

  • You will take on diverse, hands-on IT tasks and provide crucial 1st and 2nd-level support for our complex IT landscape, including all types of end devices (Windows, Linux, Android, Apple), as well as in the network and server area.

  • You make a direct contribution to our core business by ensuring the stability and availability of systems for our logistics operations.

  • Work in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and continuously develop your skills.

  • Secure a permanent contract with regular working hours that offers you stability while you actively help shape the future of warehouse IT.

WE WOULD LIKE TO GET TO KNOW YOU IF…

  • You have completed training in the IT field, for example as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, IT Specialist, or IT Administrator.

  • Ideally, you have initial professional experience in system administration, particularly in the infrastructure area.

  • You take full responsibility for your tasks and proactively develop ideas within the team to optimize support procedures, documentation processes, and our knowledge transfer, and to continuously improve IT structures.

  • You are a team player and look forward to working in interdisciplinary teams in a 2-shift system to find the best solutions for our IT together.

  • Your good German and English skills (at least C1 level in German), both written and spoken, facilitate communication within the team and enable competent IT service as well as error-free documentation.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. You might be the right person for this or another position.

OUR BENEFITS

Zalando offers a range of benefits. Here is an overview of what awaits you. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about our benefits.

  • Fixed shift times & good predictability: You work 5 days a week between Mon-Fri in a 2-shift model

  • A permanent employment contract

  • 27 vacation days per year as a starting point for full-time employees, +1 day for each calendar year (up to a maximum of 30 days)

  • Two days of paid leave per year for volunteer work

  • 40% discount on Zalando products and 30% on Zalando Lounge, as well as discounts with external partners.

  • Employee stock purchase program

  • Employee discount portal via our external voucher platform

  • Psychological support and coaching available

  • Subsidized meals in the company canteen

  • Contribution to company pension scheme

  • Free parking and e-charging stations

  • Subsidy for the Jobticket or Deutschland Ticket

  • Health and wellness options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)

  • JobRad

LOCATION: LAHR

Our employees in logistics ensure that more than 50 million customers in 25 European markets receive smooth and reliable service every day. Today, Zalando has a growing European logistics network with currently twelve locations in seven countries. In Germany alone, thousands of employees from over 100 nations work at several Zalando logistics sites.

The logistics center in Lahr in the Black Forest is the newest of our German locations. The 130,000-square-meter building sets new standards for the industry and combines state-of-the-art infrastructure with intelligent thinking and great team cohesion.

We shipped our first package from the Black Forest site in 2016 and offer jobs for around 2,500 colleagues. In addition to entry-level opportunities in warehouse logistics, we are also looking for interested candidates in administration and technical departments in Lahr.

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