Operational Technology Engineer

Verallia UK; Castleford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Generous holiday entitlement

Onsite parking

Job summary

Verallia UK is seeking an Operational Technology Engineer to lead OT projects across Leeds, Castleford and Knottingley. The role delivers control, automation, instrumentation, SCADA, and PLC solutions with a strong focus on cyber security compliance and system resilience.

The candidate should have a degree or equivalent in Control/Electrical/Automation, with experience in industrial automation and OT project delivery, PLC/HMI/SCADA knowledge, and strong communication and IT literacy.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering industrial automation and OT projects; knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems; instrumentation principles and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and deliver OT projects across multiple sites (Leeds, Castleford, Knottingley).
• Support safe, efficient, and compliant implementation of control, automation, SCADA, PLC, and industrial digitalisation solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and governance for OT/process control infrastructure; support reliability and business continuity.

Skills

Industrial automation

SCADA systems

PLC

HMI

Industrial networks

Education

Degree in Control/Electrical/Automation Engineering

HNC/HND in related discipline

Job description

Verallia UK is one of Europe’s most prominent manufacturers of premium glass containers, providing exceptional quality glass packaging for some of the world’s most prestigious spirit brands for over one hundred years. Glass is infinitely recyclable making it an important packaging material of today and more importantly of the future, as such the glass industry is an exciting and sustainable business to work in and be part of.

We are currently seeking to recruit a highly motivated and pro-active individual to join our IT Department as an Operational Technology Engineer based at our West Yorkshire site in Castleford. Reporting to the Head of IT, the role is responsible for leading, managing, and delivering Operational Technology (OT) projects across all Company sites (across Leeds, Castleford and Knottingley), ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant implementation of control, automation, instrumentation, SCADA, PLC, network and industrial digitalisation solutions.

The Operational Technology Engineer is accountable for the full lifecycle delivery of OT projects, including concept development, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, budget management, stakeholder engagement, cyber security compliance, operational integration, and ongoing system resilience.

The role provides technical leadership and governance for all OT and process control infrastructure whilst supporting operational reliability, business continuity, asset performance, and future technological development throughout the Company.

Ideal candidates should hold a Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related discipline. Previous skills and knowledge of delivering industrial automation and Operational Technology projects, as well as an advanced knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, instrumentation principles, configuration and calibration are essential for this role. A strong understanding of industrial communication protocols including Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus RTU & TCP, and OPC UA is also required.

The ability to implement change and drive new initiatives, as well as develop and deliver projects to make improvements is essential to succeed in this role. Candidates will be expected to work with a high level of integrity and autonomy and, as such, they will require excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work on their own initiative and have a can-do attitude. They should be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and have a high level of IT literacy using Microsoft packages, as well as excellent analytical, organisational and troubleshooting abilities.

This is a monthly paid staff position, working 35 hours per week, however, due to the nature of the role, there may be occasions when you will be required to work over and above your contracted hours and demonstrate a level of flexibility.

Successful candidates can benefit from the following:-

• Opportunity to develop new skills and develop a career in a successful multi-million-pound organisation.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities for the right individuals.
• Other benefits associated with a large successful Company such as pension scheme, death in service benefit for all employees regardless of being a pension member, access to a wide range of health and wellbeing support and services including 24/7 support helpline, virtual GP, second medical opinion, cancer care, and much more.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• The site benefits from easy motorway access and provides free onsite parking.

If you have the drive and determination and you are seeking an exciting and challenging opportunity, then this position could be for you.