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Head of IT

A leading organisation in the industrial parts distribution sector is seeking a Head of IT to drive the next phase of its digital and operational transformation. This strategic role is based fully on-site and plays a pivotal part in aligning technology with business growth.

ResponsibilitiesLead the IT department to ensure service levels meet business needs and industry standards.Communicate directly with senior leadership and stakeholders on all IT matters.Liaise across departments to assess needs and implement tailored technological solutions.Oversee planning, implementation, and guidance for internal teams and external service providers.Ensure seamless operation and integration of Website, ERP, and WMS platforms to support order processing and customer service.Manage ICT service delivery to maintain a secure, reliable, and high-performing environment.Uphold governance policies related to IT services and project delivery.Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with organisational mission and long-term goals.Lead vendor procurement and management, negotiate SLAs, and ensure performance standards are met.Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.Oversee all aspects of IT security and disaster recovery planning.Control IT budgeting to prioritise expenditure in line with company objectives.Deliver infrastructure upgrade and rollout projects using structured project management approaches.Contribute to continuous business improvement initiatives through technology.Stay current with emerging IT trends that may enhance company performance. Experience and Skills7+ years in IT management with strong hands-on experience in infrastructure, networking, and applications support.Demonstrated success in ERP systems optimisation and data-driven decision support in warehouse or manufacturing environments.Strong grasp of structured project delivery frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).Ability to analyse, refine, and improve business processes using technology.Skilled in vendor and stakeholder relationship management.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.Awareness of industry trends, threats, and opportunities in IT.Sound understanding of ICT systems, operating platforms, and application environments.Proven knowledge of data protection regulations and their impact on IT operations.Skills & Benefits

Key Skills: IT Management | ERP | Strategic Leadership | Change Management
Benefits: Pension Scheme | Performance-Based Bonus

The Next Step for you:
Should this position be of interest to you, please forward your CV to Cian Parnell at GCS Recruitment specialists at [email protected] or call on 01901 4401.

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Title: Health & Safety Coordinator

Location: Sligo, Ireland

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent

Opportunity Overview:
An established organisation in the agri-food and retail sector is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to support its site operations in Sligo. Reporting to the site H&S Specialist, the successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating Health & Safety (H&S) activities, working closely with various functions to promote a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on all matters relating to Health & Safety.

Develop and implement H&S procedures and policies to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices.

Support site teams with inspections, risk assessments, training needs analysis, PPE surveys, and occupational health & hygiene assessments.

Ensure thorough recording and investigation of all accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Generate and share monthly incident/accident reports with management.

Collaborate with medical and occupational health providers to assess and mitigate occupational health risks.

Maintain accurate records of all H&S documentation using software tools and systems such as SharePoint.

Monitor and evaluate site-specific H&S Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Coordinate and deliver training (including induction) on H&S responsibilities across all staff levels.

Create and distribute regular H&S communications, bulletins, and best practice guides.

Work collaboratively with other H&S team members across the wider organisation.

Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will possess:

A recognised qualification in Occupational Safety and Health.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage across all staff levels.

A proactive attitude and drive to achieve high safety standards.

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Excellent attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic document management tools.

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Are you a highly skilled Stress Engineer with a passion for high-performance applications? We're looking for three talented contract Stress Engineers to join our client, a leader in the aerospace industry. You'll play a crucial role in supporting critical projects within the automotive and F1 sectors, focusing on nacelle systems and non-turbo machinery components.

If you have a robust background in fatigue and stress analysis and can drive material definition and part lifing for demanding environments, we want to hear from you.

Locations: Derby, Inchinnan, Bristol

Contract : 12 months (Hybrid 3 days on site)

Salary/ Pay : 57 Pounds /HR Inside IR 35

Key Responsibilities:Perform detailed stress and fatigue calculations for nacelle and other structural components.Support critical part lifing activities for components integrated into PW and GE systems.Collaborate with material and design teams to define and validate new materials, incorporating crucial fatigue considerations.Interpret and apply FEM results and hand calculations to rigorously assess structural integrity.Document comprehensive analysis results and provide actionable technical recommendations.Actively participate in design reviews, offering valuable input on stress-related design enhancements.Adapt and transfer your existing skill sets to new and evolving applications and environments.Work seamlessly within cross-functional teams across various disciplines.

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Are you a driven and dynamic professional with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement? Our client, a global leader in the aerospace sector, is seeking a results-oriented Operational Excellence Lead to support major transformation initiatives across their engineering and manufacturing supply chains.This is a high-impact role within a forward-thinking team focused on driving sustainable improvements in quality, delivery, and value creation throughout the supply chain.

Location: Derby (Remote)

Contract Type: Contract for 12 months

Rate: 600- 650/day Inside IR 35

We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of operational excellence with exemplary communication and influencing skills.

Tenacity, drive and flexibility are key attributes of all the leaders within the team along with an ability to build relationships and drive output. Strong team player, able to lead cross functional teams and drive sustainable change to meet quality and delivery improvements across the supply chain.Effective problem solver, with knowledge and experience of using lean tools and techniques successfully to deliver improvements and create value.Understanding of value stream mapping and Lean ToolboxExperience of leading significant projects/activities across a range of improvement activities.Operational (manufacturing) experienceUnderstanding of component engineering supply chainsExperience in escalating within an organisationPlanning & control knowledge / experienceProgram management knowledge / experience.

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