Manufacturing IT Engineer
Location: North Derby
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus

About the Role
Our client, a leading manufacturer is looking for a Manufacturing IT Engineer to join their Industrial IT team. You’ll support production operations across their Derby and Belper sites, ensuring the reliability and performance of assembly management systems while driving digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

In this hands-on role, you will troubleshoot IT-related issues on production lines and ancillary equipment, integrate hardware such as RFID, scanners, printers, and pick-to-light systems, and collaborate with engineering and project teams to deliver continuous improvement. You will play a key part in new product introductions and digital manufacturing projects, helping to maintain high system uptime and robust, fit-for-purpose solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations, ensuring system uptime across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Troubleshoot IT systems and equipment linked to assembly and production lines.
• Integrate and maintain production hardware (RFID, scanners, printers, pick-to-light systems).
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams on new product introductions and process improvements.
• Implement software and hardware upgrades in line with company standards.
• Manage IT change requests, analyse requirements, and present data to support business decisions.
• Mentor colleagues and promote knowledge sharing to foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in IT, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with assembly manufacturing systems and Industry 4.0/digitalisation projects.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across IT and production environments.
• Experience integrating hardware into production lines.
• LabView experience (Level 3 or working towards it preferred).
• Familiarity with AMS+ systems or similar manufacturing control platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 + performance-based bonus.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme and life assurance.
• Option for subsidised private healthcare.
• Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks, flu jabs, and eye test vouchers.
• Award-winning safety culture and family-friendly policies.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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