IT Infrastructure Lead

EET Fuels; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead their IT operations and projects. The role involves developing strategic roadmaps, managing both cloud and on-premise infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with ITIL best practices. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in IT Infrastructure Management, particularly in large-scale manufacturing. Competitive salary and benefits offered including private medical insurance and a substantial pension contribution.

Benefits

10% Company Contribution Pension rising to 15% with service

25 days Holiday, increasing with service

Private Medical Insurance

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free Secure On-Site Car Parking

Qualifications

• Extensive background in IT Infrastructure Management within large-scale manufacturing organisations.
• Expertise in network management and cloud hosting.
• Deep understanding of data security and access governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT infrastructure operations and DevOps projects.
• Develop and execute strategic roadmap for IT infrastructure operations.
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships effectively.

Skills

ITIL

CCNA

Cloud Architecture

Virtualisation (VMWare)

Nutanix

Cisco

Education

Degree-level education (or equivalent)

Tools

Azure

AWS

Office 365

Active Directory

Defender / Sentinel

Job description

IT Infrastructure Manager

Location: Site based - Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port

• *About the Company
  
  

Do you want to work for the company that’s playing a leading role in delivering the North West’s low carbon future? EET Fuels (Trading name of Essar Oil (UK) Limited) produces over 16% of the UK’s Road transport fuels, provides key feedstocks to Britain’s petrochemical industry and is investing in developing low carbon fuels.

We are a major supplier in the North West and beyond with customers including most of the major retail brands operated by international oil companies and supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading commercial airlines and the region’s trains and buses.

And we’re central to the innovative HyNet project which is redefining energy to achieve our regional low carbon ambitions and national policy targets.

We employ over 800 expert and engaged colleagues, who are at the heart of everything we do. The company has an embedded safety culture, technically challenging work across all the different parts of the business and some of the best training available in the energy industry.

For more information, please visit www.eetfuels.com

Please note we work with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies, and we are not looking to add to the current preferred suppliers list. We are unable to accept representations from agencies that are not on that preferred supplier list.

• *The Role
  
  

The purpose of this role is to lead the IT infrastructure operations & projects (DevOps) for EOUK by managing the infrastructure support & enhancement Services across the company locations.

• * Principal Accountabilities:
• Develop and execute a 3–5-year strategic roadmap for IT infrastructure operations in alignment with business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Lead infrastructure projects, including managed services for both on-premises and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate closely with IT leadership to identify optimisation opportunities and resource strategies.
• Drive change management, risk control, and adherence to ITIL best practices across infrastructure operations.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all infrastructure services, systems, and networks.
• Govern and support IT operational change processes with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships to maintain high service levels and business continuity.
• Oversee the smooth transition of projects into stable, scalable operations.
• Monitor and optimise IT usage, licensing, and regulatory compliance, including GDPR and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Manage IT operational expenditure, delivering on budget and cost-efficiency targets.
• Lead the response to IT-related emergencies and ensure asset integrity
• Lead audit readiness, compliance reporting, and IT KPI monitoring.
• *About You
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-level education (or equivalent) with certifications in at least two of: ITIL, CCNA, Cloud Architecture, Virtualisation (VMWare), Nutanix, Cisco.
• Extensive background in IT Infrastructure Management within large-scale manufacturing organisations (Energy, Manufacturing, or Oil & Gas), including high-availability cloud and on‑premise environments and enterprise licensing.
• Expertise in network management, cloud hosting (Azure, AWS), in‑house data centres, and designing secure IT & OT networks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Office 365, Active Directory, Defender / Sentinel) and cloud computing (Cloud Architect certification desirable).
• Experience architecting infrastructure for ERPs, SaaS, and custom applications, with exposure to Process Control Networks (OT) highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of data security, access governance, and policy development, with a proactive approach to risk remediation.
• Skilled in leading teams, managing vendors, and delivering innovative IT solutions to optimise asset use.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to critical incidents.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of explaining complex IT concepts clearly and building strong cross-functional relationships.
• * Closing date: The application window will remain open until 12/08/2025, with the possibility of extension depending on the volume and quality of applications received.
• Competitive Salary
• 10% Company Contribution Pension rising to 15% with service.
• 25 days Holiday, increasing with service.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional Flex Benefits- including Holiday Purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free Secure On-Site Car Parking