IT within Operational Technologies Technician

Guidant Global; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Wales is looking for an IT in OT Technician to maintain and secure IT systems in advanced manufacturing. You will work closely with production teams to ensure technology is robust and secure. Ideal candidates have a solid IT background, knowledge of cyber security, and strong communication skills. This full-time role requires on-site presence with the potential for flexible shifts and is crucial for supporting high-quality aerospace production.

Benefits

Professional growth with training

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Solid background in IT services and support.
• Knowledge of cyber security practices in industrial settings.
• Experience with security software, backups, and IT documentation.
• Good understanding of networking and MS operating systems.
• Confident communicator engaging with IT professionals and shop floor users.

Responsibilities

• Identify, categorise, and document IT and OT endpoints.
• Apply security measures and monitor backup procedures.
• Provide hands-on IT support to eliminate production deviations.
• Drive continuous improvement of IT in OT processes.
• Collaborate with production teams for seamless operations.

Skills

IT services and support

Cyber security practices

Technical installation of security software

Networking infrastructure

MS operating systems

Effective communication

Job description

Information Technologies within Operational Technologies (IT in OT) Technician

Location: Broughton, North Wales (100% on-site)

Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm, with some flexibility)

Pay: £20.93/hour (PAYE) or £28.00/hour (Umbrella)

Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)

Travel: Occasional trips to Filton and potential annual travel within Europe

About the Role

Join our dynamic Digital team at Airbus Broughton, the heart of wing manufacturing for the world's leading commercial aircraft. As an IT in OT Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and securing the IT systems embedded within our industrial assets. You'll work closely with plant maintenance, manufacturing operations, and support teams to ensure our production technology is robust, secure, and ready for the future.

What You'll Do

• Inventory & Documentation: Identify, categorise, and document IT and OT endpoints across industrial assets. Maintain up-to-date hardware/software inventories and recovery documentation.
• Security & Compliance: Apply security measures such as antivirus, security patches, and network segregation. Monitor and manage backups and recovery procedures in line with company policy.
• Operational Support: Provide hands‑on IT in OT support to eliminate production deviations, working across detail manufacture, sub‑assembly, final assembly, and build lines.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive the deployment, sustainability, and ongoing improvement of IT in OT processes throughout the production area.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production teams, industrial maintenance, and IT product managers to ensure seamless operations.
• On‑Site Presence: This is a full‑time, on‑site role with occasional flexibility required to cover shifts at short notice.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Solid background in IT services and support, ideally within a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Cyber Security: Knowledge of cyber security practices, especially in industrial settings. Able to assess both physical and digital security at a first level.
• Technical Skills: Experience installing security software and system patches, performing and restoring software/database backups, and managing IT documentation.
• Networking: Good understanding of networking infrastructure and MS operating systems (including legacy systems). Familiarity with Google Workspace is a plus.
• Communication: Confident communicator, able to engage with both IT professionals and end users on the shop floor.
• Flexibility: Willingness to occasionally work evening shifts (e.g., 13:30‑20:00) to support the team.

Why Join Us?

• Be Part of Something Big: Contribute to the production of world‑class aircraft at a site ramping up to deliver 1,000 aircraft per month by 2027.
• Professional Growth: Training provided on Airbus tools and processes, with opportunities to develop your expertise in a cutting‑edge industrial environment.
• Inclusive Culture: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about IT, thrive in a hands‑on environment, and want to make a real impact in advanced manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace at Airbus Broughton!

Guidant Global is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background or identity.