Field IT Manager

K.A.G. Recruitment are partnering exclusively with our client a leader in the UK Manufacturing sector who is looking to recruit a Field IT Manager to join their Southern Region.

Role: Field IT Manager
Base Location: Langport (covering sites in Langport, Yetminster, Guildford & Sturminster)
Salary: Upto £55,000 DOE
Hours: Monday Friday, 08 00

The Opportunity

Our client, a leader in the UK Manufacturing sector, is seeking a Field IT Manager to oversee IT operations across their southern sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT professional to step into a key leadership role, driving technological excellence and ensuring smooth IT services across multiple factory and office environments.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee IT services ensuring reliability and efficiency.
• Support bespoke factory applications, ensuring accurate product traceability and labelling.
• Manage and develop IT colleagues across the region, providing leadership and guidance.
• Drive IT security initiatives, including backups, antivirus, system patching, and disaster recovery planning.
• Align local IT operations with wider group IT strategy, collaborating with Site General Managers and the Digital Workplace Team.
• Ensure all IT challenges are logged, tracked, and resolved effectively.

About You

We re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in IT Management, IT Support, and Project Delivery.
• Possesses strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies and structured IT service management (ITIL preferred).
• Brings a proactive, problem-solving approach, with the ability to adapt to change.
• Has experience leading and developing teams.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel across sites.
• Experience within the FMCG sector is highly desirable.

What s on Offer

• Impact: A Regional Leadership role with real influence on business-critical IT services.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to shape IT strategy and develop within a large, expanding business.
• Collaboration: Join a supportive team environment where your work directly contributes to operational success.

Apply today to take the next step in your IT career and help shape the future of our client s manufacturing sites.