Senior IT Infrastructure Manager

EET Fuels; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy supplier in the UK seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead IT operations and projects at its Stanlow Manufacturing Complex. This role involves developing strategic IT roadmaps and ensuring high availability of IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will have a degree, relevant certifications, and extensive experience in IT Infrastructure Management within large-scale environments. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

10% Company Contribution Pension

25 days Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free Secure On-Site Car Parking

Qualifications

• Degree-level education (or equivalent) with certifications in ITIL, CCNA, Cloud Architecture.
• Extensive background in IT Infrastructure Management within large-scale manufacturing.
• Expertise in network management and cloud hosting.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT infrastructure operations & projects for the company.
• Develop a 3-5 year IT infrastructure roadmap.
• Ensure high availability and security of IT infrastructure.

Skills

ITIL

Cloud Architecture

Network Management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Tools

Azure

AWS

VMware

Cisco

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

IT Infrastructure Manager

Location: Site based - Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port

• *About the Company
  
  

Do you want to work for the company that’s playing a leading role in delivering the North West’s low carbon future? EET Fuels (Trading name of Essar Oil (UK) Limited) produces over 16% of the UK’s Road transport fuels, provides key feedstocks to Britain’s petrochemical industry and is investing in developing low carbon fuels.

We are a major supplier in the North West and beyond with customers including most of the major retail brands operated by international oil companies and supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading commercial airlines and the region’s trains and buses.

And we’re central to the innovative HyNet project which is redefining energy to achieve our regional low carbon ambitions and national policy targets.

We employ over 800 expert and engaged colleagues, who are at the heart of everything we do. The company has an embedded safety culture, technically challenging work across all the different parts of the business and some of the best training available in the energy industry.

For more information, please visit www.eetfuels.com

Please note we work with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies, and we are not looking to add to the current preferred suppliers list. We are unable to accept representations from agencies that are not on that preferred supplier list. The Role

The purpose of this role is to lead the IT infrastructure operations & projects (DevOps) for EOUK by managing the infrastructure support & enhancement Services across the company locations.

• * Principal Accountabilities:
  
  

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and deliver a 3–5-year IT infrastructure roadmap aligned with business continuity plans
• Advise IT leadership on infrastructure strategy, resource optimisation, and emerging opportunities
• Lead operational projects across IT landscapes, including change management, risk control, and ITIL best practices
• Partner with Information Security to embed cybersecurity, GDPR compliance, and incident response measures
• Design and maintain best-in-class workplace productivity and communication systems
• Oversee disaster recovery planning and implementation
  
  

Financial & Vendor Management

• Own and manage IT Opex and Capex budgets (approx. £4M)
• Drive cost optimisation while ensuring service quality
• Manage relationships with Managed Service Providers and oversee delivery of outsourced services
  
  

Operations & Service Excellence

• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of IT infrastructure
• Monitor and deliver service SLAs and KPIs with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Lead business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives
• Maintain IT asset integrity, licensing, and regulatory compliance
• Future-proof infrastructure to avoid obsolescence
  
  

Compliance, Audit & HSSE

• Monitor and report IT KPIs and compliance across operations
• Champion HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) and promote best practices
• Act as lead contact for audits, ensuring full compliance and accurate reporting
  
  

Cost Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

• Drive process, cost, and efficiency improvements across IT operations
• Maximise opportunities to integrate offshore support and shared services
  
  

Digitalisation

• Support the IT and wider business teams in identifying and implementing digital solutions
• Champion digital transformation initiatives to enhance business performance
• *About You
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-level education (or equivalent) with certifications in at least two of: ITIL, CCNA, Cloud Architecture, Virtualisation (VMWare), Nutanix, Cisco.
• Extensive background in IT Infrastructure Management within large-scale manufacturing organisations (Energy, Manufacturing, or Oil & Gas), including high-availability cloud and on‑premise environments and enterprise licensing.
• Expertise in network management, cloud hosting (Azure, AWS), in‑house data centres, and designing secure IT & OT networks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Office 365, Active Directory, Defender / Sentinel) and cloud computing (Cloud Architect certification desirable).
• Experience architecting infrastructure for ERPs, SaaS, and custom applications, with exposure to Process Control Networks (OT) highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of data security, access governance, and policy development, with a proactive approach to risk remediation.
• Skilled in leading teams, managing vendors, and delivering innovative IT solutions to optimise asset use.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to critical incidents.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of explaining complex IT concepts clearly and building strong cross-functional relationships.
• * Closing date: The application window will remain open until 30/09/2025, with the possibility of extension depending on the volume and quality of applications received.
• Competitive Salary
• 10% Company Contribution Pension rising to 15% with service.
• 25 days Holiday, increasing with service.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional Flex Benefits- including Holiday Purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free Secure On-Site Car Parking