Interface Recruitment UK
Hull, Yorkshire
Manufacturing IT Manager UK - IT Operations, Cyber Security & Factory Systems (Hybrid - Hull) Additional Benefits Life Assurance Region Location: UK (Hybrid working - typically 3 days onsite / 2 days remote, plant-based requirements) Bonus: up 5% (performance-related) Holiday: 26 days + bank holidays (option to buy/sell, policy dependent) Pension: 8% employer contribution + 4% employee (total 12%) Life assurance: 4x salary + income protection The Opportunity We are hiring a Manufacturing IT Manager UK for a multi site food manufacturing business supplying major retail and hospitality customers. This is a hands on IT leadership role supporting a high availability production environment where factory uptime, cyber security, and ERP reliability are critical. You'll own day to day IT service delivery, lead site based support, and manage a mixed estate across Microsoft 365, Windows infrastructure, networks, and manufacturing systems such as MES, SCADA, and OT connectivity. You'll also drive improvement projects-standardisation, resilience, security uplift, and supplier performance. What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of IT operations across production and office environments, balancing stability with continuous improvement. Key responsibilities Lead IT operations and service delivery: ITIL aligned incident, problem, and change management, SLA performance, and operational reporting. Manage site infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint management, patching and backup. Own connectivity and plant networking: LAN/WAN, Wi Fi, VPN, switching/routing, VLAN segmentation, and resilience across sites. Drive cyber security controls: MFA, Conditional Access, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, privileged access, and security awareness. Support and govern manufacturing technology: ERP ownership (support coordination, upgrades, access/roles), plus MES/SCADA/OT liaison and vendor management. Manage vendors and contracts: MSP/3rd line, telecoms, hardware/software suppliers, licensing, renewals and budget control. Deliver projects end to end: scoping, business cases, stakeholder management, cutover planning, go live support and post implementation review. Maintain documentation and audit readiness: asset register, network diagrams, runbooks, DR/BCP plans, and SOPs. Lead and develop the team: coaching, rota planning, performance management and knowledge sharing culture. Technology environment This is a modern Microsoft estate with real world factory constraints and uptime requirements. Core technologies Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, file/print services, RDS (where used) Networking: firewalls, VPNs, switches, Wi Fi, VLANs, site to site connectivity, SD WAN (where used) Security: MFA, Conditional Access, endpoint hardening, patch compliance, backups, phishing controls, incident response basics Manufacturing/OT: MES, SCADA, shop floor endpoints, barcode/label printers, OT network segmentation, PLC connectivity awareness ERP/Business systems: ERP, reporting, EDI/file transfers, integrations and operational dashboards Backup/DR: Veeam (or equivalent), restore testing, BCDR planning Monitoring: alerting, capacity planning, log visibility (e.g. Splunk/ELK concepts) What we're looking for Proven experience as a Manufacturing IT Manager UK (or closely related IT Operations Manager role in manufacturing) Strong background in IT infrastructure, networks, Microsoft 365, and operational support Practical experience improving cyber security posture (identity, endpoints, vulnerability management, access controls) Experience supporting ERP and collaborating with production/engineering teams on factory systems Vendor and budget management: SLAs, renewals, supplier performance and cost control Confident stakeholder management across production, engineering, finance and senior leadership Highly desirable Experience working around OT/SCADA/MES environments and network segmentation Familiarity with audit/control environments (documentation, access governance, evidence trails) Delivery of infrastructure projects: M365 improvements, network refresh, backup/DR uplift, security programmes ITIL certification (or strong working knowledge of ITIL processes) Apply If you're a Manufacturing IT Manager UK with strong IT operations, infrastructure, and cyber security skills-and you enjoy supporting ERP and factory environments-apply now. We'll share details on the sites, systems landscape, team structure and roadmap in confidence.
Manufacturing IT Manager UK - IT Operations, Cyber Security & Factory Systems (Hybrid - Hull) Additional Benefits Life Assurance Region Location: UK (Hybrid working - typically 3 days onsite / 2 days remote, plant-based requirements) Bonus: up 5% (performance-related) Holiday: 26 days + bank holidays (option to buy/sell, policy dependent) Pension: 8% employer contribution + 4% employee (total 12%) Life assurance: 4x salary + income protection The Opportunity We are hiring a Manufacturing IT Manager UK for a multi site food manufacturing business supplying major retail and hospitality customers. This is a hands on IT leadership role supporting a high availability production environment where factory uptime, cyber security, and ERP reliability are critical. You'll own day to day IT service delivery, lead site based support, and manage a mixed estate across Microsoft 365, Windows infrastructure, networks, and manufacturing systems such as MES, SCADA, and OT connectivity. You'll also drive improvement projects-standardisation, resilience, security uplift, and supplier performance. What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of IT operations across production and office environments, balancing stability with continuous improvement. Key responsibilities Lead IT operations and service delivery: ITIL aligned incident, problem, and change management, SLA performance, and operational reporting. Manage site infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint management, patching and backup. Own connectivity and plant networking: LAN/WAN, Wi Fi, VPN, switching/routing, VLAN segmentation, and resilience across sites. Drive cyber security controls: MFA, Conditional Access, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, privileged access, and security awareness. Support and govern manufacturing technology: ERP ownership (support coordination, upgrades, access/roles), plus MES/SCADA/OT liaison and vendor management. Manage vendors and contracts: MSP/3rd line, telecoms, hardware/software suppliers, licensing, renewals and budget control. Deliver projects end to end: scoping, business cases, stakeholder management, cutover planning, go live support and post implementation review. Maintain documentation and audit readiness: asset register, network diagrams, runbooks, DR/BCP plans, and SOPs. Lead and develop the team: coaching, rota planning, performance management and knowledge sharing culture. Technology environment This is a modern Microsoft estate with real world factory constraints and uptime requirements. Core technologies Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, file/print services, RDS (where used) Networking: firewalls, VPNs, switches, Wi Fi, VLANs, site to site connectivity, SD WAN (where used) Security: MFA, Conditional Access, endpoint hardening, patch compliance, backups, phishing controls, incident response basics Manufacturing/OT: MES, SCADA, shop floor endpoints, barcode/label printers, OT network segmentation, PLC connectivity awareness ERP/Business systems: ERP, reporting, EDI/file transfers, integrations and operational dashboards Backup/DR: Veeam (or equivalent), restore testing, BCDR planning Monitoring: alerting, capacity planning, log visibility (e.g. Splunk/ELK concepts) What we're looking for Proven experience as a Manufacturing IT Manager UK (or closely related IT Operations Manager role in manufacturing) Strong background in IT infrastructure, networks, Microsoft 365, and operational support Practical experience improving cyber security posture (identity, endpoints, vulnerability management, access controls) Experience supporting ERP and collaborating with production/engineering teams on factory systems Vendor and budget management: SLAs, renewals, supplier performance and cost control Confident stakeholder management across production, engineering, finance and senior leadership Highly desirable Experience working around OT/SCADA/MES environments and network segmentation Familiarity with audit/control environments (documentation, access governance, evidence trails) Delivery of infrastructure projects: M365 improvements, network refresh, backup/DR uplift, security programmes ITIL certification (or strong working knowledge of ITIL processes) Apply If you're a Manufacturing IT Manager UK with strong IT operations, infrastructure, and cyber security skills-and you enjoy supporting ERP and factory environments-apply now. We'll share details on the sites, systems landscape, team structure and roadmap in confidence.
Interface Recruitment UK
Bradford, Yorkshire
IT & Business Systems Officer (Bradford) - REF 1132 Region West Yorkshire Salary: up to £60k Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays Pension: Pension Working day: Flexible working Office Location: M62 Corridor - West Yorkshire The IT & Business Systems Officer is responsible for managing IT activities and projects in alignment with the group IT strategy and policies. This role works as a business partner with the Group CIO and the local teams and oversees the IT resource and suppliers in the country. The IT & Business Systems Officer also ensures compliance with the regulations and standards of the medical devices market. The primary location is the Head Office in Leeds / Bradford, with some travel required both within the UK and occasionally internationally. Responsibilities: Manage the IT resource and suppliers in the country, ensuring quality, efficiency, and security of the IT services and solutions. Coordinate the IT projects and activities in the country, following the group IT recommendations and best practices. Work as a business partner with the group CIO and the local teams, understanding their needs and expectations, and providing IT support and guidance. Ensure compliance with the regulations and standards of the medical devices market, such as ISO 13485, FDA, and MDR. Monitor and report on the IT performance and budget in the country, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement. Skills / Qualifications / Experience Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, engineering, or related field. At least 5 years of experience in IT management, preferably in the medical devices industry. Project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver IT projects on time and within budget. Proficient in Microsoft environment, including Windows, Office, SharePoint, Teams, and Azure. Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders and teams.
IT & Business Systems Officer (Bradford) - REF 1132 Region West Yorkshire Salary: up to £60k Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays Pension: Pension Working day: Flexible working Office Location: M62 Corridor - West Yorkshire The IT & Business Systems Officer is responsible for managing IT activities and projects in alignment with the group IT strategy and policies. This role works as a business partner with the Group CIO and the local teams and oversees the IT resource and suppliers in the country. The IT & Business Systems Officer also ensures compliance with the regulations and standards of the medical devices market. The primary location is the Head Office in Leeds / Bradford, with some travel required both within the UK and occasionally internationally. Responsibilities: Manage the IT resource and suppliers in the country, ensuring quality, efficiency, and security of the IT services and solutions. Coordinate the IT projects and activities in the country, following the group IT recommendations and best practices. Work as a business partner with the group CIO and the local teams, understanding their needs and expectations, and providing IT support and guidance. Ensure compliance with the regulations and standards of the medical devices market, such as ISO 13485, FDA, and MDR. Monitor and report on the IT performance and budget in the country, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement. Skills / Qualifications / Experience Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, engineering, or related field. At least 5 years of experience in IT management, preferably in the medical devices industry. Project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver IT projects on time and within budget. Proficient in Microsoft environment, including Windows, Office, SharePoint, Teams, and Azure. Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders and teams.
Interface Recruitment UK
Otley, Yorkshire
Progress Developer - Progress OpenEdge 4GL / ABL (Yorkshire Hybrid) Pension / Bonus (5%) / Flexi Package including buy and selling of holiday, dental, critical illness Region: Hybrid The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Progress Developer for an established organisation with a strong in-house engineering function. The role sits within a structured delivery environment, working on enterprise-grade applications where quality, reliability and governance matter. You'll be hands-on with Progress OpenEdge 4GL / ABL, delivering new functionality and improving existing services. You'll work closely with Testing and Change Management, producing well-engineered solutions to agreed timescales, while also contributing to continuous improvement across development standards and internal processes. This is a great opportunity if you like working in a proper delivery setup (clear change control, testing, standards) and want a role with strong support, training and long-term stability. What you'll be doing You'll be involved across the full development lifecycle: analysis through build, unit testing, and controlled release. Key responsibilities Analyse requirements and design solutions for enterprise applications using Progress OpenEdge 4GL / ABL. Develop and maintain high-quality code, including unit testing and peer review practices. Collaborate closely with Testing and Change Management teams to ensure release readiness and smooth deployments. Deliver to time and budget: planning work, estimating effort, and managing priorities across multiple initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement: propose enhancements to internal processes, tooling, and coding conventions. Adhere to (and help reinforce) development standards: naming conventions, code structure, reusable components, and consistent error handling. Troubleshoot and resolve defects: log analysis, data investigation, and performance diagnosis. Technology environment (what you'll work with) This is a classic OpenEdge estate with additional modernisation touch points. Essential skills Commercial experience with Progress / OpenEdge 4GL / ABL (development + analysis) Experience building enterprise-level applications in a structured software delivery environment Comfortable working alongside QA/testing, change governance and release processes Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical/non-technical teams Desirable technical experience (highly valued) Integration/adjacent tech: .NET interoperability or service wrappers Source control (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps, SVN) and good branching/release discipline What we're looking for (behaviours & capability) Experience delivering development projects in a commercial environment Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills (ability to isolate code vs data vs environment issues) Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing business priorities Good personal organisation: prioritising workload and managing delivery commitments An effective communicator who can work across teams and explain technical decisions clearly What success looks like in the first 90-180 days You'll be fully up to speed on the application landscape, standards and release process. You'll deliver enhancements that meet quality gates (unit tests, QA sign-off, change governance). You'll reduce defects through improved design consistency and proactive troubleshooting. You'll contribute at least one meaningful improvement to team standards, tooling or delivery process. Apply If you're a Progress OpenEdge Developer looking for a Leeds-based hybrid role with structured delivery, strong benefits, and clear opportunities to develop your skills-apply now. We'll share full details on the team, tech estate, and project pipeline in confidence.
Progress Developer - Progress OpenEdge 4GL / ABL (Yorkshire Hybrid) Pension / Bonus (5%) / Flexi Package including buy and selling of holiday, dental, critical illness Region: Hybrid The Opportunity We are recruiting for a Progress Developer for an established organisation with a strong in-house engineering function. The role sits within a structured delivery environment, working on enterprise-grade applications where quality, reliability and governance matter. You'll be hands-on with Progress OpenEdge 4GL / ABL, delivering new functionality and improving existing services. You'll work closely with Testing and Change Management, producing well-engineered solutions to agreed timescales, while also contributing to continuous improvement across development standards and internal processes. This is a great opportunity if you like working in a proper delivery setup (clear change control, testing, standards) and want a role with strong support, training and long-term stability. What you'll be doing You'll be involved across the full development lifecycle: analysis through build, unit testing, and controlled release. Key responsibilities Analyse requirements and design solutions for enterprise applications using Progress OpenEdge 4GL / ABL. Develop and maintain high-quality code, including unit testing and peer review practices. Collaborate closely with Testing and Change Management teams to ensure release readiness and smooth deployments. Deliver to time and budget: planning work, estimating effort, and managing priorities across multiple initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement: propose enhancements to internal processes, tooling, and coding conventions. Adhere to (and help reinforce) development standards: naming conventions, code structure, reusable components, and consistent error handling. Troubleshoot and resolve defects: log analysis, data investigation, and performance diagnosis. Technology environment (what you'll work with) This is a classic OpenEdge estate with additional modernisation touch points. Essential skills Commercial experience with Progress / OpenEdge 4GL / ABL (development + analysis) Experience building enterprise-level applications in a structured software delivery environment Comfortable working alongside QA/testing, change governance and release processes Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical/non-technical teams Desirable technical experience (highly valued) Integration/adjacent tech: .NET interoperability or service wrappers Source control (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps, SVN) and good branching/release discipline What we're looking for (behaviours & capability) Experience delivering development projects in a commercial environment Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills (ability to isolate code vs data vs environment issues) Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing business priorities Good personal organisation: prioritising workload and managing delivery commitments An effective communicator who can work across teams and explain technical decisions clearly What success looks like in the first 90-180 days You'll be fully up to speed on the application landscape, standards and release process. You'll deliver enhancements that meet quality gates (unit tests, QA sign-off, change governance). You'll reduce defects through improved design consistency and proactive troubleshooting. You'll contribute at least one meaningful improvement to team standards, tooling or delivery process. Apply If you're a Progress OpenEdge Developer looking for a Leeds-based hybrid role with structured delivery, strong benefits, and clear opportunities to develop your skills-apply now. We'll share full details on the team, tech estate, and project pipeline in confidence.