IT Manager

Isca Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an IT Manager to enhance and maintain the IT systems for a growing manufacturing business in Bridgwater. You will oversee IT infrastructure, improve efficiency, and collaborate across departments to deliver solutions. Candidates must have strong IT systems knowledge, experience with SQL databases, and excellent problem-solving skills. This role offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 plus benefits including 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bank Holidays

Career development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop IT systems infrastructure.
• Improve data handling capabilities for efficiency.
• Manage relationships with IT software providers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Team player

Tools

SQL

MRP systems

Sage 200

DriveWorks

HubSpot

ExpenseMe

Job description

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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 - £50,000 pa 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 as soon as possible.