IT Manager - Immediate Start available - Burnley

A fantastic opportunity to join a listed company with a strong international presence, this role will see you take ownership of all on-site IT systems at a key industrial site in Burnley.

Information Technology Manager
Location: Burnley (on-site)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DOE

A fantastic opportunity to join a listed company with a strong international presence, this role will see you take ownership of all on-site IT systems at a key industrial site in Burnley.

As Information Technology Manager, you'll be responsible for the availability, performance, and security of IT infrastructure that directly supports manufacturing operations. You'll lead a local IT team, work closely with national and international colleagues, and play a central role in delivering both operational support and long-term IT improvements.

This is an on-site role suited to someone with a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and experience working within industrial or manufacturing environments.

• Lead and manage all local IT operations at the Burnley site

• Maintain infrastructure performance, reliability, and data security

• Oversee system upgrades, patching, backups, and compliance

• Coordinate with international teams on group-wide projects and rollouts

• Manage the local IT budget and produce service performance reporting

• Support incident response and ensure business continuity

• Contribute to IT innovation through new tools such as MES or VR technologies

• Significant IT experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting

• Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure, networking, and production systems (e.g. Kanban, Andon)

• Strong leadership, budgeting, and project management skills

• Ability to collaborate across local and international teams

• Degree in Information Systems or equivalent practical experience

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

• On-site role with high visibility and real operational impact

• Supportive and collaborative environment

• Flexible working approach and regular professional development opportunities

• The chance to contribute to modernisation and innovation within a global, listed organisation

If you're looking to step into a key leadership role within a forward-thinking, internationally connected business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more.

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