IT Manager

ISCA Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Manager in Bridgwater to enhance the IT systems infrastructure for a manufacturing business. You will maintain and develop IT systems, manage external IT providers, and ensure effective cybersecurity. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of IT systems and experience with SQL databases. This role offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 and includes benefits such as 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. The position requires being on-site five days a week.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT systems with the ability to recommend improvements.
• Experience with SQL databases and managing large datasets.
• Knowledge of MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and developing IT systems infrastructure to support business objectives.
• Improving data handling capabilities (CRM, ERP, etc.) for optimal efficiency.
• Managing relationships with multiple external IT software providers.
• Collaborating with departmental managers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Overseeing system integration where practical.
• Delivering effective reporting tools from multiple systems.
• Planning and implementing key IT projects, providing regular progress updates.
• Ensuring successful rollout of new systems and training for staff.
• Developing disaster recovery plans and maintain data backups.
• Key involvement in ensuring cyber security across the business.

Skills

SQL databases

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Team player

Tools

Sage 200

DriveWorks

HubSpot

ExpenseMe

Job description

IT Manager

Are you an experienced IT professional looking to take ownership of systems infrastructure and drive efficiency across a growing manufacturing business?

Isca Recruitment is seeking an IT Manager to take ownership and enhance the IT environment to meet current and future business needs. Reporting to the General Manager and working in a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for a wide range of IT systems responsibilities.

IT Manager Duties

• Maintaining and developing IT systems infrastructure to support business objectives.
• Improving data handling capabilities (CRM, ERP, etc.) for optimal efficiency.
• Managing relationships with multiple external IT software providers.
• Collaborating with departmental managers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Overseeing system integration where practical.
• Delivering effective reporting tools from multiple systems.
• Planning and implementing key IT projects, providing regular progress updates.
• Ensuring successful rollout of new systems and training for staff.
• Developing disaster recovery plans and maintain data backups.
• Key involvement in ensuring cyber security across the business.

IT Manager - The Rewards

• Hours: 37 hrs per week, Mon - Fri
• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000pa depending on experience plus great benefits including 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Location: In office, Bridgwater

IT Manager - The Person

• Strong understanding of IT systems with the ability to recommend improvements.
• Experience with SQL databases and managing large datasets.
• Knowledge of MRP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Confident communicator and team player, able to build rapport with colleagues across the business.

Desirable

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Cyber Essentials accreditation.
• Exposure to systems such as Sage 200, DriveWorks, HubSpot, or ExpenseMe.

This is an urgent requirement, CVs will be reviewed upon receipt with interviews to take place asap.