Job Title: Operational Technology Engineer
Salary: £33,120 to £45,000 (Depending on experience)
Closing Date: Tuesday 6 th May 2026
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
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 operations.
What you will do
* Oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance and support of OT systems including PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS and associated industrial networks
* Ensure high availability and reliability of plant floor control systems while minimising downtime
* Implement OT cybersecurity controls in line with corporate IT/OT security policies
* Carry out risk assessments, vulnerability management and contribute to incident response planning
* Work closely with IT teams to support secure IT/OT network convergence, including network segregation, firewalls and secure remote access
* Manage OT vendors and third‑party service providers
* Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance and safety teams to align OT solutions with business needs
* Lead or support OT‑related projects such as system upgrades, migrations and integrations
* Supervise and mentor OT engineers, technicians or contractors where required
* Develop and maintain OT procedures, training materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
What you will need
* Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
* Proven experience (typically 5+ years) working with IT/OT systems in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
* Strong hands‑on experience with industrial control systems (ICS) including SCADA and PLCs (e.g. Rockwell, Siemens)
* Good understanding of industrial networking and protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus and OPC‑UA
* Knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practice and risk management
* Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure
* Effective communicator with the ability to work across technical and operational teams
Benefits
* A market competitive salary
* 35 days holidays per annum
* Annual Pay Review
* Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
* Ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
* One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
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