IT Manager - Lionweld Kennedy

About the Company:

Part of Hill and Smith Holdings Plc, based in Middlesbrough, Lionweld Kennedy are the recognised UK’s leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions in Steel or GRP. We have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.

Why work for us:

We are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide. We are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.

The Person:

  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Strong time management and prioritisation skills
  • Well organised and punctual
  • Excellent people/communication skills
  • A ‘can-do’ attitude and a keenness for professional self-development
  • A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects.

Position Description:

Within a budgetary framework and with full accountability, takes responsibility at a senior level for overseeing all aspects of the company’s IT operations and systems at each site, in line with the needs of the business and Group directive.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsibility for ensuring the relevance and continuity of day-to-day IT operations.
  • Overseeing Incidents and Requests through a centralised management system to agreed SLA’s.
  • Business partner/supplier management
  • Support and maintain manufacturing and operational systems.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships to define business needs and objectives.
  • Solution research and implementation as per business requirements
  • User training and development to enhance working practises and security.
  • Development of the IT team’s standard working procedures and best practises
  • Management of the IT team through regular 1:1’s, support, and coaching
  • Personal and professional development
  • Development and validation of backup/disaster recovery systems and procedures
  • Identification and mitigation of threats to IT systems
  • Penetration testing
  • Adhere to group policy
  • Point of contact for GDPR
  • Point of contact for CCTV
  • Assigned data controller.
  • Ensure auditing and compliance to all IT policies and procedure in line with company and group directive.
  • Key stakeholder for the continued development of the SAP system
  • Responsibility for security, enhancement, and data integrity of the SAP system.

Position: Full Time with an immediate start

Hours of work: Mon- Thursday 9.00am -17.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Holidays: Full time – 25 days per year (Holiday year Jan – Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.

Life Insurance: 3 times basic salary whilst in employment

Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April – Age related up to max 6.5%.

Hill and Smith Share options scheme: When available and if applicable.

Employee Assistance Programme: Free to employees (Lifeworks)

Employee Engagement Platform offering discounts – (Rewards Gateway)

Free on-site parking.

Close proximity to Town Centre, bus & train stations

We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.