Swi-tch
Head of Information Technology
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Swi-tch have been retained to support NewCold in the appointment of a Head of IT, UK Operations.
Some IT jobs run laptops and printers. This one runs the technology behind two of the most advanced automated cold stores in the world.
Location: Wakefield or Corby based, with hybrid options
Compensation: Competitive package + car allowance + bonus
NewCold is one of the fastest-growing names in global cold chain logistics: automated high-bay warehouses, 24/7 operations, and long-term partnerships with some of the biggest food producers in the market. The UK has grown to the point where it needs its own senior IT leadership. This role exists because the business is scaling, not because someone left a gap.
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You will own:
- The 24/7 IT service across both sites: WMS/TMS, EDI, SQL, networking, and the interfaces to the automation
- Governance built properly: ITIL-grade service management, a UK IT Steering Group, SLA reporting, and disaster recovery that gets tested
- A capable, hard-working team of five to six: development plans, growing local ownership, reducing key-person dependency
- The UK's voice into NewCold's global IT organisation in the Netherlands: shaping the roadmap and winning investment
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You bring:
- Senior IT leadership from 24/7 logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or similar automated environments
- Real technical depth engineers respect
- A calm, hands-on, delivery-focused style
The UK footprint is set to grow substantially over the coming years, and this role is built to grow with it.
First interviews take place from 2 September, so the process is moving quickly.
Apply here, or message Dave McCreadie at Swi-tch for a confidential conversation
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