IT Technical Lead

💼 IT Technical Lead | £50,000 | Fully Onsite – Manufacturing Sector | Redditch

We’re excited to be partnering with a leading manufacturer in their search for a hands-on IT Technical Lead / Manager.

This is a fully onsite role offering a £50,000 salary, perfect for someone who enjoys being close to the action and making a real impact on day-to-day operations.

Whether you’re an experienced IT Manager or a Senior Engineer ready to take that next step into leadership, this role offers the opportunity to shape the direction of IT in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

🔧 What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and mentor the factory-based IT support team
• Provide technical guidance while maintaining hands-on involvement
• Set and execute strategic direction for IT infrastructure and services
• Support and manage corporate systems across multiple sites
• Ensure robust, reliable IT operations – with a key focus on the factory floor
• Coordinate new system implementations with internal teams and external partners
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and licensing requirements
• Maintain high standards of cyber security, including OT security and SOC provider oversight

🧠 Key skills & experience:

• Strong technical knowledge across Microsoft 365, Entra ID/Active Directory, Azure, InTune, and Teams
• Experience managing network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewalls, Wi-Fi)
• Knowledge of VMware and virtual environments
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity risk mitigation and compliance frameworks (e.g., TISAX)
• Experience with SQL server management and clustering
• Hands-on support experience with PCs, laptops, and peripherals

If you're looking to combine leadership with hands-on technical work in a dynamic and supportive environment, this could be your next big move.