Job Title: Operational Technology Engineer
Salary: £33,120 to £45,000 (Depending on experience)
Closing Date: Tuesday 6th May 2026
We are looking for an experienced Operational Technology Engineer to manage and maintain the performance, security and integration of plant‑level Operational Technology (OT) systems. This is a hands‑on role supporting critical industrial control systems and working at the interface of IT and operational environments to ensure safe, reliable and resilient plant operation.
Responsibilities
* s.Oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance and support of OT systems including PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS and associated industrial networ
* ksEnsure high availability and reliability of plant floor control systems while minimising downti
* meImplement OT cybersecurity controls in line with corporate IT/OT security polici
* esCarry out risk assessments, vulnerability management and contribute to incident response planni
* ngWork closely with IT teams to support secure IT/OT network convergence, including network segregation, firewalls and secure remote acce
* ssManage OT vendors and third‑party service provide
* rsCollaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance and safety teams to align OT solutions with business nee
* dsLead or support OT‑related projects such as system upgrades, migrations and integratio
* nsSupervise and mentor OT engineers, technicians or contractors where requir
* edDevelop and maintain OT procedures, training materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP
Qualifications
* edDegree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experien
* ceProven experience (typically 5+ years) working with IT/OT systems in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environme
* ntStrong hands‑on experience with industrial control systems (ICS) including SCADA and PLCs (e.g. Rockwell, Siemen
* s)Good understanding of industrial networking and protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus and OPC‑
* UAKnowledge of OT cybersecurity best practice and risk manageme
* ntStrong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work calmly under pressu
* reEffective communicator with the ability to work across technical and operational tea
Benefits
* om:A market competitive sal
* ary35 days holidays per an
* numAnnual Pay Rev
* iewBonus Scheme – subject to business performa
* nceOngoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the indus
* tryOne of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contributi
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