Operational IT Engineer – Hull
Salary: £35,000 – £37,800 per annum.
Principal IT is seeking an Operational Technology Engineer to join a growing Group OT team within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on supporting OT systems, ensuring reliability, security and alignment with business needs while providing exposure to industrial infrastructure and automation interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the monitoring and maintenance of OT systems to ensure high availability and performance across production environments.
* Assist with routine system health checks, identifying and escalating issues where appropriate.
* Provide first‑line support for OT‑related incidents and service requests.
* Troubleshoot hardware and infrastructure issues, including industrial PCs, network switches, and factory‑connected devices.
* Assist with system patching, updates, and maintenance activities under guidance.
* Support installation, configuration, and replacement of OT hardware and software.
* Participate in OT‑related projects such as system upgrades, rollouts, and integration tasks.
* Work alongside third‑party vendors during maintenance and installation activities.
* Maintain accurate documentation including asset inventories, network diagrams and patch records.
* Support backup, recovery and disaster recovery testing activities.
* Collaborate with IT, engineering and production teams to ensure operational alignment.
* Develop knowledge of OT systems, cybersecurity practices and industrial technologies.
Skills & Experience
* Strong interest in Operational Technology, industrial systems or IT infrastructure.
* Understanding of IT principles (through education, work experience or self‑study).
* Hands‑on interest in hardware such as PCs, networking equipment or industrial devices.
* Operating systems: Windows Server, Linux.
* Cloud platforms: Microsoft 365, Azure, sometimes AWS.
* Networking basics: DNS, DHCP, VPNs.
* Active Directory / identity management.
* Virtualization: VMware or Hyper‑V.
* Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
What’s on Offer
* Structured training and development within Operational Technology.
* Exposure to industrial systems, automation and production environments.
* Opportunity to progress within a growing OT function.
Package
* Salary: £35,000 – £37,800 per annum.
* Favourable holiday allowance.
* Company‑contributed pension scheme.
* Development opportunities and additional benefits.
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