IT/OT System Administrator

The Guardian; Goole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

BUPA medical cover

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Additional service-related holidays

On-site health and welfare support

Job summary

Guardian Glass in Goole, United Kingdom, is seeking an IT/OT System Administrator to support the plant's IT and Operational Technology infrastructure. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, vendors and global IT/OT teams to maintain reliable systems and deliver practical improvements within a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes OT/IT convergence, incident resolution, and proactive support to ensure continuous operations and system availability.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Windows Server environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously.
• Experience following change management procedures and maintaining a highly available infrastructure.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and dynamic team player who enjoys solving problems and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of plant OT infrastructure and Process Network environments.
• Provide day-to-day support for OT systems and network infrastructure, plant-connected devices.

Skills

Windows Server

Networking

Project management

Change management

Communication

Team player

OT/IT convergence

Tools

Cisco networking

VMware

Job description

devices, and related operational technologies.Support cybersecurity, patching, antivirus, backup, and compliance activities in accordance with corporate standards.Assist with the implementation of technology projects, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities.Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate timely resolution of incidents to minimize operational impact.Work closely with production, engineering, and global support teams to maintain secure and stable plant operations.Manage technical documentation, asset information, and configuration records.Coordinate external vendors and service providers supporting plant technology systems.Support change, maintenance, and disaster recovery activities while following approved operational procedures.Drive continuous improvement through proactive identification of risks, opportunities, and reliability enhancements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Working knowledge of current network communications devices and protocols as well
as server and desktop technologies, especially Windows Server.Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously.Previous work experience following change management procedures and maintaining a highly available infrastructure.Good communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.A self-motivated, energetic, and dynamic team player who enjoys solving problems, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating across multiple disciplines

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience supporting, administering, and maintaining servers, workstations, and network infrastructure in a manufacturing or industrial environment.Basic knowledge of Industrial Control System (ICS) components, including HMI, SCADA, data collection, and Historian systems.Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC, Profinet, and Modbus.Basic understanding of PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation environments.Working knowledge of Cisco
networking technologies and VMware virtualization platforms.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support day-to-day OT operations and ensure system availability.Experience with system monitoring, incident resolution, and routine maintenance activities in an operational environment.

What Does Guardian Industries offer?

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• BUPA medical cover
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Additional service-related holidays
• On-site health and welfare support, such as physio and chiropody

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Industries makes products that improve the quality of life. From glass that dramatically reduces energy usage and increases comfort in buildings, to automotive parts that enhance connectivity, we have a relentless focus on making better products and developing better solutions for our customers. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what we do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Location(s): Goole, United KingdomCompany: Guardian GlassCareer Field: Information Systems & TechnologyJob Number: 191376

Our Goole plant plays an important role in serving customers across the UK and Ireland through safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.We are looking for an IT/OT System Administrator to join our team in Goole. In this role, you will support the plant's IT and Operational Technology infrastructure, working closely with Operations, Engineering, vendors and global IT/OT teams. You will help maintain reliable systems, support technology projects, troubleshoot issues and contribute to practical improvements in the manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of plant OT infrastructure and Process Network environments.Provide day-to-day support for OT systems, network infrastructure, plant-connected