IT Manager

Pin Point Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Manager to guide technology for a manufacturing company in Newcastle upon Tyne. This hands-on role includes managing networks and servers, developing budgets, and enforcing cybersecurity strategies. The ideal candidate has a background in IT management within manufacturing, a relevant degree, and expertise in networking and compliance. This is a permanent position offering a salary between £50,000 and £60,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an IT management or senior systems role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies.
• Experience supporting manufacturing-specific applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage reliability of networks, servers, cloud services.
• Develop long-term IT roadmap and oversee IT budget.
• Lead IT helpdesk function and manage asset lifecycle.

Skills

IT management

Windows Server

LAN/WAN networking

Cybersecurity

Data protection compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ERP systems like SAP Business One

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.