IT Manager

Lionweld Kennedy Flooring Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Share options scheme

Employee Assistance Programme Lifework

Job summary

Lionweld Kennedy Flooring Ltd, part of Hill and Smith Holdings plc, is seeking an experienced senior IT leader to oversee IT operations across the sites in the UK. The role focuses on maintaining day-to-day IT operations, managing incidents, and delivering SAP-related improvements in alignment with group directives.

You will drive security, governance, and data integrity while supporting manufacturing systems and stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

• Senior IT operations responsibility across multiple sites.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Willingness to take on growing responsibilities and projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day IT operations and systems at each site.
• Manage incidents and requests through a centralised system to SLA.
• Lead business partner and supplier relationships.
• Support and maintain manufacturing and operational systems.
• Define business needs with stakeholders and deliver solutions.

Skills

IT leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Security awareness

Self-development

Tools

SAP

Job description

Part of Hill and Smith Holdings Plc, based in Middlesbrough, Lionweld Kennedy are the recognised UK’s leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions inSteelorGRP. We have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.

Why work for us:

We are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide. We are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.

The Person:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Well organised and punctual
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and a keenness for professional self-development
• A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects.

Position Description:

Within a budgetary framework and with full accountability, takes responsibility at a senior level for overseeing all aspects of the company’s IT operations and systems at each site, in line with the needs of the business and Group directive.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for ensuring the relevance and continuity of day-to-day IT operations.
• Overseeing Incidents and Requests through a centralised management system to agreed SLA’s.
• Business partner/supplier management
• Support and maintain manufacturing and operational systems.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to define business needs and objectives.
• Solution research and implementation as per business requirements
• User training and development to enhance working practises and security.
• Development of the IT team’s standard working procedures and best practises
• Management of the IT team through regular 1:1’s, support, and coaching
• Personal and professional development
• Development and validation of backup/disaster recovery systems and procedures
• Identification and mitigation of threats to IT systems
• Penetration testing
• Adhere to group policy
• Point of contact for GDPR
• Point of contact for CCTV
• Assigned data controller.
• Ensure auditing and compliance to all IT policies and procedure in line with company and group directive.
• Key stakeholder for the continued development of the SAP system
• Responsibility for security, enhancement, and data integrity of the SAP system.

Position:

Full Time with an immediate start

Hours of work:

Mon- Thursday 9.00am -17.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm

Holidays: Full time –

25 days per year (Holiday year Jan – Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.

Life Insurance:

3 times basic salary whilst in employment

Pension Scheme:

Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April – Age related up to max 6.5%.

Hill and Smith Share options scheme:

When available and if applicable.

Employee Assistance Programme:

Free to employees (Lifeworks)

Free on-site parking.

Close proximity to Town Centre, bus & train stations

We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.