IT MANAGER

I’m working with a global company that specializes in motion control technology. They design and manufacture parts for airplanes, industrial applications, and even Formula 1 cars. They are looking for an IT manager for their Reading facility to cover a range of day-to-day IT Duties.

This is a really varied role and will involve a number of little things that can’t be easy summed up in a few bullet points, however if you have solid technical skills are organised and have great people skills you’ll excel in this role.

The key responsibilities are but not limited to.

• Coordinate installation and maintenance of operational computer/technology across the site
• Provide critical support for IT assets and infrastructure.
• Maintain inventory of operational computer/technology in various areas.
• Develop and maintain lifecycle and business continuity plans for specialized computer/technology.
• Coordinate network/system upgrades and act as site point of contact/project coordinator.
• Provide budget input for maintenance/upgrades of specialized computer/technology.
• Liaise with Corporate IT to resolve technical issues affecting business operations.
• Collaborate with operational staff to understand IT equipment needs and support upgrades for state-of-the-art equipment.
• Identify and address areas for improvement within the team and the organization.

Key skills for this role;

• Great personality and ability to work in a collaborative flexible environment
• Strong SQL
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum of five years proven experience with Desktop/Hardware Computer Support.
• Advanced technical knowledge of computer software, operating systems, hardware, networking, and servers
• Proven technical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Behavioural Competencies: Innovation, adaptability, decision making, communication, customer focus, building strategic working relationships, initiating action, quality orientation, managing work.
• Microsoft MCP, MCSA, MCSE or comparable experience

It would be a huge benefit but not essential if you have familiarity with Tech used in manufacturing, and Engineering Test Systems

This is a mainly onsite role in the Reading facility due to the nature of the role however they have flexible working and will happily facilitate ad hoc working from home when needed.