IT Manager – Operations

Company: VANRATH
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

  • Job Title: IT Manager – Operations
  • Salary: £40,000-£60,000 – open to discussions based on experience
  • Location: Belfast
  • Contract: Permanent, full-time
  • Work Pattern: Standard operational hours- hybrid working arrangements

What’s in it for you?

  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Fantastic salary and benefits packages
  • Ownership of key business decisions

A well-established logistics and distribution business operating across Northern Ireland, Ireland and Great Britain is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead its internal IT function. With multiple depots, a fleet of over 150 vehicles and approximately 400 employees, technology plays a critical role in supporting warehousing, transport planning and business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of IT Support Engineers.
  • Manage Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory and Azure environments.
  • Oversee network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, VPNs and wireless networks across multiple sites.
  • Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Manage cyber security, endpoint protection, vulnerability remediation and user awareness initiatives.
  • Support warehouse technologies including handheld scanners, label printers and transport management systems (TMS).
  • Deliver infrastructure improvement projects, including cloud migrations and hardware refreshes.
  • Manage third-party suppliers, software licensing and the annual IT budget.
  • Ensure IT services meet agreed SLAs and minimise downtime across warehouse and transport operations.

Essential:

  • Proven experience in an IT Manager or senior IT leadership position
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure, networking, cloud technologies, and cyber security
  • Experience managing IT projects, budgets, and third-party providers
  • Ability to align technology with wider business objectives
  • Experience working within a fast-paced professional services or consultancy environment advantageous
  • Knowledge of compliance, governance, and information security standards – ISO 27001

Why choose VANRATH?

Partnering with VANRATH gives you access to exclusive IT opportunities, expert market insight and tailored career guidance. We take a consultative approach; offering honest advice, interview preparation and direct access to hiring managers- ensuring a smooth process and the best possible role fit aligned to your skills and long-term goals.

For further information on this role, or any other IT job in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact me on for a confidential chat.

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Posted: July 2nd, 2026