IT Manager

KAG Recruitment Consultancy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee IT services at a leading manufacturing site in Glasgow. You'll ensure the smooth operation of IT applications, lead a dynamic team and drive digital transformation. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Microsoft technologies, project management, and IT service delivery, along with excellent problem-solving and leadership skills. This role offers professional growth within a collaborative team, making a significant impact in a busy manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Career progression

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in IT support and project management.
• Solid Microsoft technology foundations.
• Experience leading teams and delivering digital transformation initiatives.
• Full UK driving licence and personal transport required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the smooth operation of all IT services on site.
• Oversee high-impact initiatives and align IT with business functions.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans.
• Maintain diligent records of IT challenges and resolve them.

Skills

IT support experience

Project management

Problem-solving mindset

Leadership

Networking

Server management

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Education

ITIL qualifications or knowledge

Job description

Imagine walking into a role where your work directly influences the beating heart of a leading manufacturing site in Glasgow. Our client, known for their innovative approach and commitment to excellence, is at a pivotal point in their journey. They’re ready to welcome an IT Manager who is eager to be part of a story of transformation and growth. This is where you come in.

Position: IT Manager

Location: Glasgow

Offer: Up to £50,000 DOE

Engagement: Permanent

Hours: Monday-Friday – Standard operating hours 08:30 – 17:30, with flexibility for business demands, projects, and team time.

Purpose of the Role:

As the IT Manager, you’ll lead the smooth operation of all IT services on site and develop the onsite team. With strong project management skills, you’ll oversee high‑impact initiatives, communicate with stakeholders, and align IT with business functions.

Your Mission:

• Be the guardian of IT services, ensuring downtime is a thing of the past through proactive strategies.
• Take charge of bespoke applications on the factory floor, ensuring products are traced and labelled accurately.
• Oversee the IT landscape, making sure the infrastructure is resilient and secure in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Lead continuous development of site initiatives, from infrastructure overhaul to maximizing digital tool benefits for end‑users.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans that support business continuity.
• Maintain a diligent record of IT challenges and resolve them efficiently.

Who We’re Looking For:

Someone who:

• Has a proven track record in IT support and project management with solid Microsoft technology foundations.
• Has strong technical background: networking (switch/router config, cabling), server management, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and domain tools.
• Has experience leading teams and delivering digital transformation initiatives.
• Brings a problem‑solving mindset, adapts to change, and drives improvements.
• Is eager to lead, motivate, and collaborate, making a difference in a busy manufacturing setting.
• Has ITIL qualifications or knowledge, showing a structured IT service management approach.
• Has a full UK driving licence and personal transport, ready to be on‑site when needed.

Why This Role Is For You:

• Impact: Shape the future of IT at a leading manufacturing site.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Community: Be part of a collaborative team whose work drives business success.

Join Us on This Journey:

If you’re ready to play a pivotal role in our client’s next chapter, driving technological excellence and innovation, we want to hear from you.

This is your chance to do more than a job – be part of a story of growth and transformation.

Apply now to become the IT Manager who makes a difference every day at our client’s manufacturing site in Glasgow.