IT/OT Engineer

Short Intro and About the Job

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity at the Nutricia Liverpool site for a 12-month fixed-term role of Operational Technology Engineer to join our Industrial Systems team.

Role Mission

The mission of the Operational Technology Engineer is to support the OT Manager in driving continuous improvements and creating a "Future Proof" technology backbone. This involves focusing on user experience and system resilience.

This role is crucial in ensuring the Liverpool Factory remains competitive and capable of meeting future challenges. If you are passionate about technology and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

About You

Key accountabilities, deliverables & KPIs, impact on business results

Unified Communications & Infrastructure

• WAN (Flexnet including hardware and third-party management)
• LAN / Wi-Fi (Switches / WLC / AP's lifecycle & support management)
• Server / Communications rooms (including third-party support management)
• VM hosts / Nutanix (Management & lifecycle replacements and third-party support management)

Operational Technology

• Systems Management - oversee and maintain factory automation systems (Siemens)
• Process optimisation - collaborate with production teams to streamline processes utilising technology
• Cyber Security - Implement and maintain cyber security measures for OT systems
• Data Analysis - Analyse production data (PLCs) to identify trends, anomalies & areas for improvement (Siemens)
• PCs, Terminals, PDAs & Printers - manage all connected devices to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness

Candidate profile (leadership & functional competencies)

Functional

• Knowledge of factory IT & OT Infrastructure
• Interest & awareness in emerging technologies (Wi-Fi 6 / IoT / 5G / Edge)
• Project Management skills
• High-level troubleshooting across Network / Infrastructure / OT & Systems

Leadership

• Excellent communication skills (articulating value creation)
• Stakeholder engagement (internal and external)
• Proactive management and vision
• Continuous improvement mindset (Improve, de-risk)

Critical experience required

• Troubleshooting across Network / Infrastructure / OT & Systems
• Managing and maintaining factory IT & OT Infrastructure
• Management of IT infrastructure projects
• Experience working within a regulated environment

About Us, We offer and What's next

Nutricia is Europe's largest specialist nutrition company and the market leader in the UK. We deliver medical nutrition for the young, old, and sick, supplying high-quality feeds to patients and consumers. Our purpose is to pioneer nutritional discoveries that help people live longer, healthier lives.

At Danone, we prioritize people-whether developing innovative products, caring for individual patients, or supporting communities. Join us for inspiring colleagues, meaningful work, top perks, a responsive environment, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Nutricia's market share is strong, with scope for expansion locally and globally, focusing on volume growth and cost efficiency in the coming years.