IT Manager

As the IT Manager, you’re stepping into a world where technology meets tradition, where your leadership will ensure the smooth running of all IT services on site whilst developing the existing onsite IT team. This is a hands-on role with both strategic and operational elements, giving you the opportunity to remain technically involved whilst also shaping the site’s longer-term IT strategy. You will have the ability to drive the site forward whilst working on multiple, high impact projects. The site has expanded rapidly following recent successes, this role therefore requires strong project management skills to oversee multiple high-impact initiatives. Excellent communication and collaboration with diverse Stakeholders, ensuring alignment between IT and business functions, is essential for success within the role,

Your Mission:

• Be the guardian of IT services, ensuring downtime is a tale of the past with your proactive and preventative strategies.
• Take a hands-on approach to IT support and problem-solving, getting involved technically when required and ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Take charge of bespoke applications on the factory floor, making sure our client’s products are traced and labelled with precision.
• Oversee the IT landscape, ensuring the infrastructure is both resilient and secure against the backdrop of a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Lead on the continuous development of site initiatives, whether its overhauling the underlying infrastructure to ensuring that our end users are receiving the full benefits of our digital tools.
• Balance day-to-day operational IT requirements with longer-term strategic planning, identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and technology across the sites.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans that align with our overarching goals for business continuity.
• Keep a diligent record of IT challenges, ensuring they’re tackled efficiently and effectively., * Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of IT at a leading manufacturing site
• Growth: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Community: Be part of a collaborative team where your work directly contributes to business success.

• Has a proven track record in hands-on IT support, infrastructure and project management, with a solid foundation in Microsoft technologies.
• Strong technical background: networking (switch/router configuration, cabling), server management, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and domain management tools.
• Is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting technically involved, whilst also having the ability to step back and consider the wider strategic picture.
• Experience leading teams and delivering digital transformation initiatives
• Brings a problem-solving mindset to the table, capable of adapting to change and driving improvements.
• Is eager to lead, motivate, and collaborate, making a real difference in a bustling manufacturing setting.
• Holds qualifications or knowledge in ITIL, showing a structured approach to IT service management.
• Must have a full UK driving license and access to personal transport, ready to be on-site when needed.