IT Manager (Hands-On Infrastructure and Ops)

IT Manager (Hands-On Infrastructure and Operations) 40,000 - 45,000 + Benefits Southport / Widnes / Knowsley Office Based Manufacturing Own the IT Function. Drive Improvement. Make a Difference. We''re recruiting on behalf of a well-established, privately owned manufacturing business looking for a hands-on IT Manager to take ownership of their entire IT operation. This isn''t a role where you''ll spend your days managing people or sitting in meetings. Instead, you''ll be the technical lead, trusted adviser and go-to person for everything IT, working closely with senior leadership while supporting users across manufacturing, warehouse and office environments. Supporting around 230 employees (approximately 180 IT users) across multiple UK sites and an overseas operation, you''ll enjoy genuine autonomy, varied project work and the opportunity to influence the future direction of technology within the business. Working alongside a trusted Managed Service Provider and specialist technology partners, you''ll oversee infrastructure, security, projects and day-to-day operational support while ensuring IT continues to enable business growth. What You''ll Be Doing Taking full ownership of the company''s IT infrastructure and day-to-day operations. Managing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Supporting Windows Server, Active Directory, networking and security. Managing backups, disaster recovery and business continuity. Working with external MSPs and technology vendors to deliver ..... full job details .....