Job Description

IT Infrastructure Engineer
Location: North West (Hybrid - UK-wide considered / 3 days onsite p/w)
Salary: Up to 55,000 + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Are you a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer with a passion for Azure, hybrid cloud environments, and resilient disaster recovery strategies? A fast-growing, multi-site food manufacturer is seeking a driven and ambitious individual to join their infrastructure team at a time of exciting transformation and growth.
The Company
This organisation is one of Europe's most dynamic consumer goods groups, home to a collection of well-known heritage brands across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. With a portfolio spanning biscuits, snacks, condiments, and confectionery, their footprint includes over 15 UK sites and several international locations.
The business is currently undergoing a major IT transformation, unifying multiple local functions into a single, strategic IT structure, and you'll play a central role in this transition.
The Role
As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be a key contributor to the company's cloud-first strategy, supporting the migration from traditional on-premise infrastructure into Azure, while also leading robust disaster recovery and backup processes.
You'll work across multiple sites and systems, bridging legacy tech with modern cloud platforms. This is a hands-on role with real scope to shape the future of IT infrastructure across the group.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Azure data centre migrations, ensuring scalability and security
• Maintain and optimise on-premise infrastructure (VMware/vSphere, Windows Server, physical data centres)
• Deliver resilient disaster recovery and backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Rubrik)
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams across UK and EU sites
• Support network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, routing, Cisco) as required
• Travel to manufacturing and office locations (e.g. North West, East of England, Ireland) on occasion

• Proven experience in Azure migration and cloud services
• Strong technical background in VMware, Windows Server, and traditional infrastructure
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery technologies
• Comfortable with