IT Engineer

Bill Truran Productions LLC; Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business near Alfreton is seeking an experienced IT engineer to manage operations and relationships with IT support vendors. The role involves leading projects in cybersecurity and ensuring high standards in IT services. Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge in IT operations, strong experience with various technologies, and the capability to develop comprehensive strategies to meet business needs. Competitive salary up to £55,000 and hybrid working arrangements available.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £55,000

Contributory company pension scheme

Accessible free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT operations.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, SQL, Virtualization, and Cisco.
• Experience with ERP systems and IT Service Management (ITIL).

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth delivery of IT services across the group.
• Lead IT operations functions per ITIL best practices.
• Develop IT operations strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Manage IT systems, infrastructure, and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and data security policies.
• Monitor IT services for performance and security.

Skills

IT operations management

Windows Server

SQL

Virtualization

Cisco

ERP systems

IT Service Management (ITIL)

Infrastructure Management

Cloud Technologies

Vendor management

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Our client is a manufacturing business whose head office is based in Derbyshire. Due to expansion, the client is now looking to recruit an experienced IT engineer to join their team. The role has a strong focus on managing and developing relationships with external IT support vendors, with opportunities to work on various cybersecurity projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and efficient delivery of IT services across the group, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Lead IT operations functions in alignment with ITIL best practices, including incident, problem, change, and asset management.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT operations strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Oversee the management of IT systems, infrastructure, and service delivery to ensure high performance and minimal disruption.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and robust data security policies.
• Ensure IT services consistently meet high standards of availability, performance, and security to support business objectives.
• Establish effective monitoring, reporting, and KPI tracking for IT operations.
• Manage IT projects related to system upgrades, infrastructure enhancements, and service improvements, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met while minimising business disruption.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive experience in IT operations (ideally around 10+ years)
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, SQL, Virtualization, and Cisco
• Experience with ERP systems
• Expertise in IT Service Management (ITIL), Infrastructure Management, and Cloud Technologies
• Experience with external vendor management and engagement
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, team-oriented approach

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is based in Derbyshire near Alfreton. Hybrid working can be applied after probation is completed.

Benefits

Benefits include a basic salary up to £55,000, contributory company pension scheme, and accessible free onsite parking.