IT Manager

2 weeks ago


newcastleupontyne tyne and wear, United Kingdom Tilt Recruitment Limited Full time

Are you a highly technical IT Manager with 5+ years of experience looking for a role where you can truly get hands-on? We're seeking an innovative and commercially astute leader to take charge in a multi-country environment. Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing setting is ideal, but we're open to candidates from other sectors who thrive in technically demanding roles.

About the Role:

This is not just a managerial position its a heavily technical, hands-on role. You'll be at the forefront of driving key infrastructure and technology projects while working alongside your team to configure network switches, troubleshoot servers, and manage mission-critical systems. Youll ensure IT aligns seamlessly with business operations, particularly within manufacturing and customer-focused departments, pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead & Execute IT Projects: Take ownership of technical projects that align with business goals, from infrastructure upgrades to technology rollouts.
  • Hands-On Problem Solving: Get deeply involved with system configurations, network troubleshooting, and infrastructure management.
  • Technical IT Leadership: Manage IT operations with a heavy focus on server architecture, network infrastructure, and digital transformation. Basic Cisco IP configuration experience essential.
  • Optimize IT Spend: Control IT budgets while ensuring cutting-edge technologies are implemented to drive efficiency.
  • Disaster Recovery & Continuity: Lead efforts in creating and executing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Crisis Management: Solve technical crises as they arise, leveraging your deep technical expertise to provide swift solutions.
  • Vendor & Partner Management: Oversee third-party vendors, ensuring that technical standards are met and partnerships are optimized.
  • Measure & Improve Performance: Use KPIs to drive team performance and push for technical excellence at every level.

What Were Looking For:

  • Technically Proficient Leader: You thrive on solving technical challenges and guiding your team through complex projects.
  • Effective Communicator: You can explain complex technical solutions to both IT and non-IT stakeholders.
  • Experienced Implementer: Proven track record of delivering new technologies and optimizing technical processes.
  • Hands-On Manager: Youre not afraid to get your hands dirty, whether it's troubleshooting a server issue or configuring network infrastructure.
  • Innovator: Constantly seeking the latest technical advancements to improve systems and operations.

Essential Technical Skills:

  • Cisco networking (predominantly switching)
  • Microsoft 365 administration
  • VMware
  • High-availability storage solutions
  • General Microsoft servers

Desirable Technical Skills:

  • Linux
  • AWS
  • Grafana, MQTT, Node-Red
  • MySQL, Timescale databases
  • Apache and Nginx web servers
  • Project management experience, especially in technical deployments

Location: Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire border. This role requires you to be onsite 3 days a week for project collaboration.

Why Tilt Recruitment?

Tilt Recruitment specializes in IT roles across the UK, helping professionals like you find their perfect match in forward-thinking companies. Even if this role isnt quite right for you, we likely have other exciting technical opportunities available

Plus, earn up to £500 for successful referrals if you know someone whos a perfect fit for this role.

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