IT Manager

Edbro Hydraulics Ltd; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Edbro Hydraulics Ltd is seeking an IT Manager to lead all IT and communications, ensuring secure on-site and remote systems and alignment with business goals.

The role covers vendor management, ERP oversight (Glovia to Epicor), cyber essentials compliance, and cost-effective IT contracts, while mentoring an IT Apprentice and driving improvements across processes and security.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as an IT Manager.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with Epicor Kinetic is advantageous.
• PM/cost management experience is beneficial.
• Commercial mindset with strong technical skills.
• An investigative mind with a drive to improve processes.
• Ability to progress many activities concurrently.
• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Experience developing processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with external IT service providers for e-mail/network/backups/printers.
• Manage relationship with ERP supplier and other external IT suppliers.
• Gain compliance for cyber essentials.
• Manage and create cost efficient contracts for IT companies and Telephony.
• Advise on IT infrastructure.
• Maintain, implement and improve business automations.
• Manage day to day ERP solution (currently Glovia to move to Epicor).
• Assist in the implementation of a new ERP system.
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures.
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time.
• Preserve assets, information security and control structure.
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Mentor and Guide IT Apprentice

Skills

IT Manager experience

Manufacturing experience

Project management

Cost management

Commercial mindset

Investigative mindset

Multitasking

Under pressure

Process development

Tools

Epicor Kinetic

Job description

Role: IT Manager

Reporting into: Managing Director

Location: Bolton - BL3 2JJ

Job Summary:

To be the lead for all IT and communications for the company ensuring all on-site and remote systems are

maintained and ensuring appropriate security measures in place.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage relationship with external IT service providers for e-mail/network/backups/printers.
• Manage relationship with ERP supplier and other external IT suppliers.
• Gain compliance for cyber essentials.
• Manage and create cost efficient contracts for IT companies and Telephony.
• Advise on IT infrastructure.
• Maintain, implement and improve business automations
• Manage day to day ERP solution (currently Glovia to move to Epicor).
• Assist in the implementation of a new ERP system.
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures.
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time.
• Preserve assets, information security and control structure.
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Mentor and Guide IT Apprentice

Required Education, Training, Skills & Experience:

• Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential.
• Experience of Epicor Kinetic would be advantageous.
• Project management experience also advantageous along with cost management.
• A proven track record of quickly adding value in a fast-paced environment.
• Technically strong with a commercial mind-set.
• An investigative mind, both on tasks at hand but also to question if there is a better way.
• Ability to progress many activities concurrently.
• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Experience of developing processes and procedures.

Flexible approach to work, as additional hours may be required.