Industrial IT Engineer — Digital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Akkodis; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in North Derby is seeking a Manufacturing IT Engineer to join their Industrial IT team. In this role, you'll support production operations, troubleshoot IT systems, and integrate hardware like RFID and scanners. You'll also collaborate on digital transformation and product introductions while contributing to continuous improvements. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, performance-based bonus, robust benefits, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Free health checks and flu jabs

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with assembly manufacturing systems and Industry 4.0 / digitalisation projects.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across IT and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations, ensuring system uptime across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Troubleshoot IT systems and equipment linked to assembly and production lines.
• Integrate and maintain production hardware (RFID, scanners, printers, pick-to-light systems).
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams on new product introductions.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Integration of production hardware

LabView experience

Experience with assembly manufacturing systems

Familiarity with AMS+ systems

Education

Degree in IT or Software Engineering

Equivalent experience

Job description

A leading manufacturer in North Derby is seeking a Manufacturing IT Engineer to join their Industrial IT team. In this role, you'll support production operations, troubleshoot IT systems, and integrate hardware like RFID and scanners. You'll also collaborate on digital transformation and product introductions while contributing to continuous improvements. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, performance-based bonus, robust benefits, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.