IT Manager

IT Manager

· Newcastle upon Tyne

· Permanent staff position

· Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 a year

· Based onsite

Are you an experienced, hands-on IT professional ready to lead the technology strategy for a dynamic manufacturing business?

A growing manufacturing company in Newcastle upon Tyne require an IT Manager to oversee all technology across all operations.

This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and day-to-day technical expertise.

What You’ll Be Doing:

· Manage, maintain, and ensure the 24/7 reliability of all networks, servers, cloud services, and hardware.

· Develop the long-term IT roadmap, manage the annual IT budget, and oversee vendor and contract relationships.

· Lead the IT helpdesk function and manage the asset lifecycle.

· Explore AI-driven Quality Control or Demand Forecasting applications.

· Develop, implement, and enforce a robust cybersecurity strategy (firewalls, patching, backups) to protect sensitive company and intellectual property data.

· Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

· Design, document, and regularly test comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

· Provide expert support for some manufacturing system , ensuring seamless data flow and maximum uptime on the factory floor.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

· Previous experience in an IT management or senior systems role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

· Strong knowledge of Windows Server and virtualisation technologies

· Expertise in managing LAN/WAN networking, firewalls, and VPNs

· Proven experience supporting and integrating manufacturing-specific applications (e.g., ERP systems like SAP Business One, Sage, or equivalent).

· Knowledge of UK data compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR)

For further details, please apply with an up to date CV or contact John Dorling at Pin Point Recruitment.