Ai & Systems Builder

Job Title: AI Systems Builder (Hands-On AI Builder)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: On-site and Office-based in Leicestershire with multi-site support as required

Contract: Permanent | Early Friday finish

About the Role

We are a fast-moving, modern design and manufacturing company embarking on a significant digital and AI transformation. We are looking for a proactive, hands-on AI Systems Builder who will play a key role in building and rolling out our new AI environment.

This is a broad, high-impact role ideal for a practical technical builder who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will focus on implementing AI-powered tools, automations, and digital solutions to drive efficiency, modernisation, and innovation across the business.

You will report directly to the AI and Systems Controller and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver real, tangible change in a non-corporate, fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and support AI & digital solutions - design, implement, and maintain AI-powered tools, automations, and integrations to support manufacturing, design, and business processes.
• Lead the rollout and ongoing development of the company's new AI environment, including integrations with existing systems.
• Manage third-party IT, cloud, and AI solution suppliers and support partners.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements through AI, automation, and process optimisation.
• Get involved in IT and systems projects including upgrades, migrations, integrations, and new AI/digital implementations.
• Maintain and improve IT documentation, asset registers, policies, and procedures.
• Provide hands-on technical support to users across multiple sites as the primary internal AI/IT resource.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Proven hands-on experience in IT / Systems roles with strong technical capability.
• Solid Microsoft ecosystem knowledge (Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows environments).
• Confident delivering direct user support in a fast-paced business environment.
• Comfortable working independently as the main internal AI & IT resource.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience building or supporting AI solutions, automations, or digital transformation projects.

Desirable

• Practical experience with AI-enabling tools and platforms (some of the following): Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot / Codex, n8n, Zapier, Replit, Make, or similar AI/No-Code, low-code automation tools.
• Strong interest in learning and experimenting with new AI tools and technologies.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases (creating and maintaining tables, views, and queries for reporting and integrations).
• Multi-site support experience.
• Website maintenance using CMS platforms.
• Basic digital content creation/support skills (images, video, events, campaigns).
• Track record of delivering IT projects, system integrations, and upgrades.
• Exposure to manufacturing or supply chain environments.

What We Offer You

• Broad, varied role blending traditional systems work with exciting AI and digital transformation projects.
• Opportunity to shape and build the company's new AI environment from the ground up.
• High level of autonomy and real ownership - your impact will be visible and valued.
• Stable, office-based role with an early Friday finish.
• Direct exposure to senior decision-makers in a large but non-corporate company.
• Chance to be a key builder in a fast-moving, innovative design and manufacturing business.

If you are a practical, solutions-focused technologist who loves building with AI tools and wants to make a genuine difference in a growing company, we would love to hear from you.