Job Description
IT Support / IT Operations Specialist – Manufacturing Environment (Rochdale)
Location: Rochdale, Manchester (Onsite)
Contract: 6 Months (Extension Highly Likely)
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Open & Negotiable (Outside IR35)
Working Hours: Saturday–Monday, 06:00–18:00 + On-Call 18:00–23:00 (Sat & Sun)
Are you an experienced IT Support or Operations Specialist looking for a new contract opportunity?
We’re supporting one of our clients in the manufacturing sector with the recruitment of an on-site IT Support / IT Operations Specialist to join their new production facility in Rochdale.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to production, combining hands-on IT support with factory systems such as MES, WMS, ERP, and automation technologies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide hands-on IT support across both production and office environments
2. Support and troubleshoot MES, WMS (WAMAS, Lighthouse), and ERP systems
3. Monitor and maintain factory IT infrastructure and networks (Cisco wired & Wi-Fi)
4. Perform SQL-based troubleshooting and assist with system integrations
5. Document incidents, resolutions, and ...