Manufacturing IT/OT Support Technician

Spencer Ogden; Worcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy manufacturer in Worcester seeks a Manufacturing IT/OT Support Technician for a 6-month rolling contract. You will provide hands-on support in a live environment, maintain network connectivity, and assist with project delivery and compliance in an agile team. Ideal candidates bring a degree in IT or Engineering, along with technical support experience and a strong grounding in IT networking. This is an on-site only role, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Experience in tech support, preferably in manufacturing or OT environments.
• Knowledge of networking principles and practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on IT/OT support in a live manufacturing environment.
• Support local and global manufacturing software solutions.
• Assist with IT/OT project delivery and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

IT Networking

Technical Support

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

IIoT connectivity

OT hardware (PLCs, HMIs, sensors)

Job description

Manufacturing IT/OT Support Technician - 6-Month Rolling Contract (On-Site, Worcester)

📅 5 days per week | ⏱️ 8 hours per day | 🏭 On-site only | 🚀 Start ASAP

I’m looking for a Manufacturing IT/OT Support Technician to join a leading energy manufacturer. You’ll help keep critical production systems running smoothly and securely, working within an agile team. 🔧⚡

What you’ll do:

• Provide hands‑on IT/OT support in a live manufacturing environment
• Support local and global manufacturing software solutions
• Assist with IT/OT project delivery and compliance (ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443)
• Maintain secure network connectivity and support OT asset management
• Act as a technical link between IT, OT, and business teams
• Support cybersecurity measures and secure onboarding of digital assets

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in IT, Engineering, or related field
• Tech support experience (manufacturing/OT a plus)
• Strong grounding in IT networking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks

Bonus skills:

• 🌐 IIoT connectivity (OPC UA), AWS Connected Factory
• ⚙️ Experience with OT hardware (PLCs, HMIs, sensors)

If you’re interested, please apply with an updated CV and contact number