Verallia UK
Operational Technology Engineer
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Operational Technology Engineer
CASTLEFORD – WEST YORKSHIRE
Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
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.
About the Role
We are currently seeking to recruit a highly motivated and proactive 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
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Requirements
- 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.
- Advanced knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, instrumentation principles, configuration and calibration.
- Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols including Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus RTU & TCP, and OPC UA.
- Ability to implement change and drive new initiatives, as well as develop and deliver projects to make improvements.
- High level of integrity and autonomy with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and have a can-do attitude.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- High level of IT literacy using Microsoft packages.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and troubleshooting abilities.
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What We Offer
- 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.
Application Process
If you have the drive and determination and you are seeking an exciting and challenging opportunity, then this position could be for you. Anyone wishing to apply for the above position should do so via email to Verallia.uk.recruitment@verallia.com with an up-to-date CV and covering letter, stating why you would like to apply for this position and outlining any relevant skills. Please note, we are currently not receiving emails from iCloud accounts. Alternatively, apply in writing to Josie Heseltine, HR Manager, at Verallia UK, California Drive, Normanton, Castleford WF10 5QH.
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