It Manager

IT Manager x 2 - Merseyside / Cheshire

Brand New Positions

IBM AS400, IBM iSeries, IBM Power environment, ERP, Warehouse / Distribution systems, Network Security, IT Infrastructure, Desktop systems, Mobile Device management.

Locations: Liverpool and Warrington

Salary: Highly Competitive / Negotiable + Employee Benefits

Working closely with this long-term client, we are looking to recruit 2 experienced IT Manager’s for my client’s existing Distribution Centre on the outskirts of Liverpool, and at their brand new, sector leading Distribution Centre just outside Warrington.

The Role

As the IT Manager at the respective site you will be the responsible for managing all IT capacity, diagnosing and resolving onsite issues, implementing process improvements, and providing regular performance reporting to the business stakeholders.

Experience of leading a small team essential, with the ability to set objectives, manage individuals’ performances and development, and ensure adherence to security protocols. Additionally you’ll collaborate with logistics stakeholders to minimalise operational impact, and continually improve IT service and performance across the site.

The Person

The ideal candidate with have come from a similar IT Managerial role from within a retailing / distribution / warehousing environment. You must have had hands-on experience of what’s expected to run an efficient IT department, and not afraid to roll your sleeves up when needed.

Key skills / experience to include but not limited to:

• Proven experience and knowledge of Network Security and Infrastructure.
• Experience of ERP systems - ideally running on IBM Power systems (AS400, iSeries).
• Experience of Desktop systems and applications.
• Mobile Device management.
• Team leadership / management experience - on site.
• Experience in managing 3rd party IT service providers.
• Experience in managing business improvement initiatives.

These 2 opportunities are brand new roles, and are 100% on-site permanent positions.

Suitable candidate should already reside within commutable distance to either Liverpool or Warrington.

This is an exciting time to join my client, whose market dominance and business expansion plans are at full pace right across the UK.

In return the successful candidates will receive a highly competitive salary plus an array of employee benefits. More importantly you will be working in a role key to my clients business, and gain the recognition that comes with this.

For more information please contact Rob Owen at VALIA Recruitment Solutions.

Suitable applicants will normally be contacted within 2 hours, including evenings and weekends.