Infrastructure Engineer

Coca-Cola HBC; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola HBC is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer for The Blender manufacturing plant in Rotterdam. This execution-focused role owns day-to-day IT infrastructure operations, incident response at tier-3, and deployment leadership on-site, working closely with Automation and Engineering teams.

The successful candidate will optimize stability, security, and performance of the plant's core IT systems, while collaborating with vendors and corporate IT.

Qualifications

• Hands-on infrastructure role in an industrial/OT environment preferred.
• Experience with Windows Server and VMware administration.
• Strong networking knowledge incl. VLANs, IP addressing, firewalls, switches, and OT/ICS networking awareness.
• Experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft cloud platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure & Entra administration across multi-site, on-prem deployments.
• Proven ability to manage third-party vendors and document activities clearly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant IT infrastructure is stable, secure, and scalable for production continuity.
• Act as on-site infrastructure expert for The Blender, coordinating with Automation, Engineering and Deskside teams.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize core IT infrastructure to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with OT leadership to streamline infrastructure workflows for production teams.
• Deliver changes with clear communication to stakeholders and vendors.
• Lead incident response and root-cause analysis for complex plant-impacting issues.

Skills

Windows Server administration

VMware administration

Networking fundamentals

Active Directory administration

Azure administration

Entra ID administration

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

VMware vSphere

Azure

Job description

Job Description Summary: Position Overview: The Infrastructure Engineer is a dynamic, execution-focused professional responsible for driving, optimizing, and maintaining foundational IT infrastructure across the business. Your primary focus will be The Blender, our manufacturing plant in Rotterdam. This is an execution-focused, third-line role. You'll be the technical expert on the ground, owning day-to-day infrastructure operations, leading incident response at tier 3 level, and driving deployments with confidence and precision. You will be based out of the The Blender site. This is not a traditional, siloed infrastructure support role. We are looking for a proactive technical catalyst who actively interfaces with all levels of the organization. While you will not lead the automation function, you will work closely alongside the automation team to make operations seamless, improve day-to-day efficiencies, and proactively mitigate infrastructure risks to minimize plant downtime. You will collaborate cross-functionally to identify local infrastructure opportunities, suggest modern improvements, and confidently get things done on the ground.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring the technology that keeps production running is stable, secure, and fit for the future.

Act as the internal subject matter expert for IT infrastructure at The Blender, partnering closely with on-site operational teams (Automation, Engineering & Deskside Support teams) and the broader business.

Proactively monitor, maintain, and optimize the plant's core IT infrastructure to prevent technical bottlenecks and drastically minimize manufacturing downtime.

Work in lockstep with the on-site automation and manufacturing OT leadership to streamline infrastructure workflows, making day-to-day operations easier and more reliable for the production teams.

Leverage your deployment experience to deliver changes clearly and confidently, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Communicate effortlessly across all organizational levels—from collaborating daily with plant floor engineers to aligning with external vendors and corporate IT managers.

Contribute to infrastructure roadmaps that support Innocent's growth ambitions - starting at The Blender, with visibility across the wider estate.

Lead the IT infrastructure response and root-cause analysis when complex, plant-impacting technical issues do arise, driving rapid resolution with precision.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in a hands-on infrastructure role, ideally with exposure to manufacturing or operational technology (OT) environments.
• Windows Server and VMware administration expertise.
• Strong networking foundations - VLANs, IP addressing, firewalls, switch management, Wi-Fi monitoring and configuration and ideally some exposure to OT/ICS network segmentation.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft cloud platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure & Entra Administration, multi-site, on-premises infrastructure deployments.
• A track record of managing third-party vendor relationships effectively.
• Sharp troubleshooting & component isolation skills, paired with structured documenting and reporting discipline.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain language for non-technical stakeholders.

What We'll Do For You:

Innovation: We embrace a culture of experimentation and innovation, providing you the opportunity to contribute to new, different, or better ways of doing things.

Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile with management that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to experiment, iterate, and innovate.

Industry Leaders: Collaborate with leaders in the industry. Our team is composed of professionals who are experts in their fields, providing an environment where you can learn, grow, and make a significant impact.

Skills:

• Communication
• Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Engineering
• IT Infrastructure Support
• Microsoft Azure Administration
• Microsoft Server Administration
• Network Configurations
• Technical Troubleshooting
• VMware Administration

Location(s): Netherlands City/Cities: Rotterdam

• Travel Required: 00% - 25%
• Relocation Provided: No

Job Posting End Date: September 3, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Company is a global community of passionate employees who are refreshing the world and making a difference every day. Innovation has been at the heart of our story since 1886. It goes beyond new flavors and brands. Learn more about our system and how we're making an impact. As a global organization, we seek opportunities to embrace and champion progress. Our careers span across functions and are globally connected to give you an unmatched career experience. We're glad you've chosen to explore your next career opportunity with The Coca-Cola Company. Learn more about our hiring process and pick up tips on how to showcase your experience and skills so you can stand out and thrive.

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