Operational Technology Technician

Wessex Water; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional utility company is seeking an experienced Technician to enhance security of control systems and support critical sites across diverse technologies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Operational Technology and industrial control systems, along with a Level 3 Electrical Qualification. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension contribution of up to 20%, generous holiday allowances, and many more perks.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 20%

25 days' holiday rising to 28

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Salary sacrifice electric car leasing

Referral fee of £1,000

Qualifications

• Experience in an OT environment with working knowledge of industrial control systems.
• Flexible approach to everyday problems.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Enhance security of control system assets.
• Support the day-to-day running of critical sites.
• Develop technical solutions for engineering teams.

Skills

Experience in an OT environment

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focus

Business and commercial awareness

Ability to manage workload independently

Education

Level 3 Electrical Qualification

Job description

Are you ready to advance your Operational Technology skills? Our Operations Technology (OT) team is seeking an experienced Technician to join a talented group of experts supporting control systems across every sector of our business. The OT team provides technical support to critical processing systems, such as PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and various communication systems.

What you will do

• Carry out enhancements to increase the security of our control system assets.
• Support the day‑to‑day running of our critical sites.
• Work across water treatment, wastewater and pumping station facilities, applying a wide range of technologies.
• Provide innovative technical solutions and support to divisional engineering teams.
• Develop your skills through ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in an OT environment with working knowledge of industrial control systems and associated communication systems is essential.
• A minimum Level 3 Electrical Qualification (BS7671 desirable).
• A free‑thinking, can‑do attitude with a flexible approach to everyday problems.
• Know how to connect with others and pride yourself on being proactive and bringing positive, bright ideas to the team.
• Be able to take responsibility for tasks and projects you are assigned.
• Be able to manage your own time and adapt to change.
• Be driven to succeed, aspire to excellence and challenge the status quo.
• A full UK driving licence – the role is regionally based and will involve travelling to our sites.
• Be customer‑focused and an excellent communicator at all levels of the organisation, developing close working relationships with peers across the business.
• Possess keen business and commercial awareness and be able to manage workload independently with minimal supervision.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. We operate across water and sewerage services, construction, development and entertainment, providing a diverse working environment.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

Benefits

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.