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.

Contact information

Daniel Calvert