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IT Manager

Rochdale | Manufacturing Environment | Permanent | £50,000 – £55,000 | Days - 39 hours

Our client, a well-established and reputable manufacturing business based in Rochdale is seeking an experienced IT Manager to take full responsibility for its IT function.

Supplying engineered components to a diverse range of industries, the company continues to invest in its systems and infrastructure to support ongoing growth. This is a key, hands-on leadership role within an SME environment.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage all IT operations across the business, ensuring infrastructure, systems, and security support both current operations and future development.

You will act as the company’s IT lead, aligning technology with business objectives while maintaining a secure, reliable, and efficient IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily management of network and server infrastructure

Align IT systems with current and future business requirements

Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and risk management processes

Implement and manage network, data, and communications security

Assess, procure, and implement hardware and software solutions

Lead IT projects including installations, upgrades, and system rollouts

Manage relationships with external IT service providers, ensuring cost effectiveness

Support and guide IT technicians where required

Advise senior management on IT best practice and continuous improvement

Ensure timely delivery of IT equipment and systems to meet operational needs

About You

You will be a proactive, technically strong IT professional who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the IT function within a busy manufacturing environment.

Essential Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in an IT Manager or similar hands-on role

Strong experience managing servers, networks, and infrastructure

Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity processes

Experience delivering IT projects and system rollouts

Working knowledge of Microsoft business systems (Office, Outlook, Teams)

Experience managing external IT providers

Desirable

Experience with ERP systems such as EFACS or Syspro

Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Knowledge of server and database systems

What’s on Offer

£50,000 – £55,000 salary

Standalone IT leadership role with real autonomy

Opportunity to modernise and enhance existing systems

Stable, established manufacturing business

Site-based role in Rochdale

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

Please apply for this role on-line.

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