IT Manager

Micronclean; Skegness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned company in Lincolnshire is seeking an IT Manager to lead their IT services. This role involves delivering effective IT solutions, managing a team of IT professionals, and overseeing IT projects while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Windows server infrastructure, cloud services, and IT service management. The company offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 plus bonuses and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

30 days' annual leave

Company pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Windows server infrastructure and cloud services.
• Experience in IT service management and leadership.
• Demonstrable experience delivering end-to-end IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver effective IT service across the organisation.
• Manage and motivate a team of IT professionals.
• Plan and deliver IT infrastructure and cloud projects.

Skills

Windows server infrastructure

Networking

Security

Virtualisation

Backups

Cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra)

Active Directory

IT service management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Microsoft certifications (MCSA/MCSE)

ITIL 4 certification

CompTIA Security+ certification

Project management certification (Prince2, PMP, Agile)

Job description

IT Manager

An IT Manager vacancy has arisen within our fast‑growing company based at our Head Office in Skegness. This is an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our IT team.

Location: Skegness, Lincolnshire

Job Title: IT Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 9.00am to 5.00pm with half an hour unpaid lunch break (possibility to work from home for up to 3 days a week)

Salary Range: £50,000 - £60,000pa (dependent on knowledge and experience) + bonus + PRP + 5% contribution to company pension scheme

At Micronclean our IT team provides industry‑leading technologies to ensure we meet the needs of our internal and external customers, including our own garment management software and a range of web solutions for customer interface. We're looking for a talented and passionate IT Manager to join our IT team. You will join a team of 8 IT specialists who provide both hardware and software solutions to our customers. The role is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to create, implement and manage an IT strategy within a rapidly developing business.

Duties to Include

• Lead and deliver an effective, secure and value‑adding IT service across the organisation, reducing risk and improving the user experience.
• Managing, leading and motivating a team of IT professionals including offering support and guidance to “Functional Heads”, to ensure overall delivery of IT service.
• Plan and deliver IT infrastructure and cloud projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Improve and maintain compliance with Cyber Essentials, GDPR, and internal audit requirements.
• Oversee procurement, IT asset lifecycle management and IT budget control (capital and P&L).
• Empower the use of IT through training, knowledge sharing and effective use of hardware, software and data.
• Resolve complex IT issues using structured problem‑solving techniques and drive continuous improvement across all IT processes.
• Tracking, reviewing and reporting IT performance using metrics/KPIs to inform decision‑making.
• Collaborating with and contributing to the performance of the organisations management team.

Core Skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of Windows server infrastructure, networking, security, virtualisation, backups, cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra) and Active Directory.
• Proven experience in IT service management and IT service desk leadership.
• Demonstrable experience delivering end‑to‑end IT projects.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and best practices.
• Experience of managing and delivering end to end IT projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable (candidates will stand out if they have these attributes)

• Degree (or degree equivalent) in a related subject (e.g. Computer Science or STEM).
• Microsoft certifications (MCSA/MCSE or role‑based equivalents)
• ITIL 4 certification.
• CompTIA Security+ or similar Cyber Security based certification.
• Experience with Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 or other compliance frameworks.
• Vendor / contract / supplier management experience.
• Exposure to engineering or manufacturing environments (e.g. PLCs, IoT).
• Project management certification (Prince2, PMP, Agile).

Important Dates

Closing date for applications: Monday, 5th January 2026

Interview date: week commencing 12th January 2026 on Microsoft Teams

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, or change the closing date, if we receive enough applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why Work for Micronclean as an IT Manager?

• A generous yearly bonus paid every January, to all staff.
• 30 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days for loyalty service.
• Company Sick Pay scheme.
• Company pension contributions of 5% of salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), private counselling and other schemes to support employees with their mental health and wellbeing.
• A growing, family owned, highly successful business, with a history spanning back to the 1920s.
• Highly committed to investing in people and training, with a proven history of opportunities and promotions from within for employees who wish to progress.
• A great culture, represented in our company values known as the SKIEs.
• The knowledge that you are making a difference, playing a role in key supply chains such as the Covid-19 vaccine.

About Micronclean

Micronclean is a family‑owned business based in Lincolnshire employing over 400 people. The company provides products and services to various industries.

Our current focus areas include rental of specialist work wear to cleanroom industries (pharmaceutical, medical devices, aerospace), and of protective workwear to manufacturing industries (engineering, automotive). The company also manufactures and distributes a range of cleanroom products, which it sells in the UK and exports throughout Europe and further afield, including India, Australia, and Canada.

The company has an ambitious vision for growth both in the UK where we are investing in all our plants and abroad. where our plant in Bangalore, India has recently been commissioned and is supporting the production of Covid-19 vaccines in India.

More information about Micronclean can be found on our website.

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