ERPNext / Implementation Consultant

We are working with a small engineering and technology company in Ely that is looking for a technically strong ERP Engineer to take ownership of a completely greenfield ERPNext implementation. The business is developing advanced industrial measurement technology and is currently at an early prototype stage. As the company grows, they are looking to introduce ERPNext as the central system for managing manufacturing, stock, procurement, engineering processes, HR and wider business operations. This is not a support-only or purely functional ERP role. They need someone who understands ERP systems properly, but who is also comfortable working hands-on with code, integrations, SQL and the underlying Linux environment. Direct ERPNext/Frappe experience would be ideal, but they are also open to people from other ERP backgrounds who have strong technical depth and can demonstrate that they have customised, integrated and taken ownership of complex ERP environments. What you’ll be doing You will take responsibility for the ERPNext environment end to end, including: * Implementing and configuring ERPNext from scratch * Customising ERPNext/Frappe around internal business processes * Developing custom functionality and scripts where required * Working with Python/Frappe, SQL and APIs * Managing the self-hosted Linux server environment * Supporting deployment, upgrades, backups, monitoring and ongoing administration * Supporting manufacturing, stock, procurement and inventory workflows * Building reports, dashboards and workflows * Migrating and validating existing data * Integrating ERPNext with other business systems * Working directly with internal stakeholders to understand requirements * Supporting training, go-live and ongoing improvements What we’re looking for We are particularly interested in people who have: * Strong ERP implementation or ERP engineering experience * Hands-on experience customising ERP systems rather than only supporting them * Coding or scripting experience, ideally Python * Strong SQL and API/integration experience * Good Linux server administration experience * Experience owning or supporting self-hosted business-critical systems * Experience with manufacturing, stock, inventory, procurement or similar ERP processes * Strong ownership and communication skills Direct ERPNext/Frappe experience would be highly desirable, particularly around customisation, API integration and production deployment. Experience with MariaDB, Redis, Nginx, shell scripting, Xero integrations, BOM/MRP processes or PLM environments would also be useful. Why join? This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a new ERP environment from the beginning rather than inherit an established system. You will have significant freedom to shape how ERPNext is used across the business and will work closely with a small technical team at a stage where processes and systems are still being built. Salary: Up to £55,000 Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day from home