IT Support Manager

IT Support Manager

Tailor Made Technologies, Petersfield (On-site)

Overview of the Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced Site-Based Onsite IT Manager who will be based in Petersfield at one of our fastest growing client sites. This role will join our established onsite engineering team, providing day-to-day IT support for our client with some leadership responsibilities mixed in. It would suit an experienced 2nd/3rd line engineer looking to take on a formal leadership role.

You will bring your IT knowledge, customer service experience, and team coordination skills to deliver an efficient, approachable, and streamlined approach to resolving IT issues.

As the Onsite IT Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting and guiding a small onsite team, while remaining actively involved in hands-on technical support.

You will be expected to work on-site five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

As an Onsite IT Manager, you will act as both a senior technical resource and a point of coordination for the onsite team. Responsibilities include:

Supporting and guiding the onsite support team on a day-to-day basis
Acting as an escalation point for technical issues where required
Coordinating incidents and service requests with the customer
Ensuring clear and effective communication between the client and support teams
Delivering excellent customer service through efficient ticket management
Providing first-line and second line fixes where possible
Escalating incidents appropriately when necessary
Managing and prioritising workload queues in line with SLAs
Supporting the service desk and wider IT teams when required
Assisting with project work and non-BAU tasks
Maintaining a proactive approach to improving service delivery and customer satisfaction

Skills & Experience

Core Experience

Experience working within an IT support or service desk environment
Experience providing guidance or informal leadership to team members
Familiarity with ticketing systems and incident management processes

Technical Skills (Desirable)

Experience in some of the following is beneficial (not all required):

Azure or AWS cloud
Windows Desktop configuration and support
Windows Server support
Microsoft 365 / Office 365
Microsoft Exchange
Active Directory administration
VMware
Citrix
Networking fundamentals
ITIL framework knowledge

Essential Skills & Behaviours

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
Customer-focused mindset
Team-oriented with a supportive approach
Proactive and self-motivated
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Ability to coach and support colleagues where needed

About Tailor Made Technologies

Tailor Made Technologies is a fast-growing technology company based in Whiteley, near Fareham. We are an award-winning Managed Service Provider supporting clients across the UK and Europe.

We pride ourselves on our strong team culture and commitment to delivering exceptional service. When you join us, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking environment where your development is actively encouraged.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Structured training and development programme
Collaborative and progressive working environment
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Birthday day off
Health plan cover
IT purchasing scheme
Company pension