IT Manager

Pin Point Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Manager for a dynamic manufacturing company in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role requires overseeing technology across all operations, ensuring reliability of networks and servers, and developing a robust cybersecurity strategy. Candidates should have previous IT management experience, a relevant degree, and strong knowledge of Windows Server. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an IT management or senior systems role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and virtualisation technologies.
• Proven experience supporting manufacturing-specific applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and ensure the reliability of all networks and servers.
• Develop the long-term IT roadmap and manage the annual IT budget.
• Lead the IT helpdesk function and manage the asset lifecycle.

Skills

IT management

Cybersecurity strategy

LAN/WAN networking

Data compliance (GDPR)

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows Server

Virtualisation technologies

ERP systems (SAP Business One, Sage)

Job description

Overview

IT Manager – Newcastle upon Tyne – Permanent staff position – Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 a year – Based onsite

Are you an experienced, hands-on IT professional ready to lead the technology strategy for a dynamic manufacturing business? A growing manufacturing company in Newcastle upon Tyne require an IT Manager to oversee all technology across all operations. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and day-to-day technical expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage, maintain, and ensure the 24/7 reliability of all networks, servers, cloud services, and hardware.
• Develop the long-term IT roadmap, manage the annual IT budget, and oversee vendor and contract relationships.
• Lead the IT helpdesk function and manage the asset lifecycle.
• Explore AI-driven Quality Control or Demand Forecasting applications.
• Develop, implement, and enforce a robust cybersecurity strategy (firewalls, patching, backups) to protect sensitive company and intellectual property data.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Design, document, and regularly test comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Provide expert support for some manufacturing system, ensuring seamless data flow and maximum uptime on the factory floor.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in an IT management or senior systems role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and virtualisation technologies.
• Expertise in managing LAN/WAN networking, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Proven experience supporting and integrating manufacturing-specific applications (e.g., ERP systems like SAP Business One, Sage, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of UK data compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR).

For further details, please apply with an up to date CV or contact John Dorling at Pin Point Recruitment