Desford, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Onsite
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and DataJob Description:
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Job Title: IT Manager
Salary: £79,400 - £99,000 depending on skills demonstrated
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Contract: Full time & permanent
Hours: 37.50
The Opportunity
As an IT Manager, you will lead the delivery of IT services across multiple facilities, including infrastructure, applications, project delivery, and ongoing system support. You will ensure solutions are aligned to business needs, delivered to a high standard, and continuously improved to support performance, resilience, and growth.
What You Will Do:
As IT Manager, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:
Oversee the design, delivery, and support of IT services, systems, and projects across the facility
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and capability growth
Partner with stakeholders to capture demand, shape requirements, and manage a portfolio of IT initiatives
Deliver solutions aligned to business needs, technical standards, and strategic roadmaps while maintaining quality and compliance
Champion IT controls, security, disaster recovery, and corporate standards to protect and sustain operations
Monitor performance, identify opportunities, and drive improvements across systems, services, and processes
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
What You Can Demonstrate:
Level: Extensive
Leadership: Leads teams effectively by setting clear direction, driving performance, and developing capability. Translates business goals into clear priorities, holds others accountable, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Information Technology Trends: Applies knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform decisions and support business outcomes. Evaluates options, identifies opportunities for improvement, and ensures technology choices align to strategic direction.
Analytical Thinking: Uses structured, data-driven approaches to break down complex problems, identify root causes, and evaluate solutions. Considers risks, costs, and impact to make sound, informed decisions.
Level: Expert
IT Service Management (ITSM): Leads IT service delivery using established best practices, ensuring reliable, high-quality services. Drives consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across service operations.
What You May Have:
Qualification: Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (preferred), demonstrating a strong foundation in IT systems, service management, and technology principles.
Drives continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical solutions
Builds strong stakeholder relationships and influences decisions to support delivery
Leads change effectively, supporting teams through new systems, processes, and ways of working
Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.
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What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, Car Allowance £650 per month, 20% Bonus, Private Medical, contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%, contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
Travel: Not required
Posting Dates:
June 22, 2026 - July 3, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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