Field IT Manager

KAG Recruitment Consultancy; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Manufacturing firm is seeking a Field IT Manager to oversee IT operations across the southern region. The role involves ensuring reliable IT services, managing IT teams, and driving security initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT management and project delivery, alongside strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies. This position offers a salary of up to £55,000 and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT Management, IT Support, and Project Delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies and structured IT service management (ITIL preferred).
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT services ensuring reliability and efficiency.
• Support bespoke factory applications for product traceability.

Skills

IT Management

IT Support

Project Delivery

Microsoft technologies

Problem-solving

Team Leadership

Job description

K.A.G. Recruitment are partnering exclusively with our client a leader in the UK Manufacturing sector who is looking to recruit a Field IT Manager to join their Southern Region.

Role: Field IT Manager
Base Location: Langport (covering sites in Langport, Yetminster, Guildford & Sturminster)
Salary: Upto £55,000 DOE
Hours: Monday Friday, 08 00

The Opportunity

Our client, a leader in the UK Manufacturing sector, is seeking a Field IT Manager to oversee IT operations across their southern sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT professional to step into a key leadership role, driving technological excellence and ensuring smooth IT services across multiple factory and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT services ensuring reliability and efficiency.
• Support bespoke factory applications, ensuring accurate product traceability and labelling.
• Manage and develop IT colleagues across the region, providing leadership and guidance.
• Drive IT security initiatives, including backups, antivirus, system patching, and disaster recovery planning.
• Align local IT operations with wider group IT strategy, collaborating with Site General Managers and the Digital Workplace Team.
• Ensure all IT challenges are logged, tracked, and resolved effectively.

About You

We re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in IT Management, IT Support, and Project Delivery.
• Possesses strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies and structured IT service management (ITIL preferred).
• Brings a proactive, problem-solving approach, with the ability to adapt to change.
• Has experience leading and developing teams.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel across sites.
• Experience within the FMCG sector is highly desirable.

What s on Offer

• Impact: A Regional Leadership role with real influence on business-critical IT services.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to shape IT strategy and develop within a large, expanding business.
• Collaboration: Join a supportive team environment where your work directly contributes to operational success.

Apply today to take the next step in your IT career and help shape the future of our client s manufacturing sites.