Axon Moore

Operational Technology (OT) Engineer The Opportunity My client is a highly successful and well-established manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and continuous improvement. They are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to join their IT function, supporting multiple manufacturing sites across West Yorkshire. Reporting to the Head of IT, the successful candidate will take responsibility for leading, managing and delivering Operational Technology projects across the business. This will include control systems, automation, instrumentation, SCADA, PLCs, industrial networks and industrial digitalisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced OT, Automation or Control Engineer to take ownership of significant projects and play a key role in the development, reliability and resilience of the company's operational technology infrastructure. The Role The Operational Technology Engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of OT projects, from initial concept through to implementation and ongoing support. Key responsibilities will include: Developing project concepts, specifications and technical solutions. Designing and implementing automation, control and OT infrastructure. Managing procurement, contractors, installation and commissioning activities. Managing project budgets, timelines and resources. Providing technical leadership and governance across OT and process control systems. Working closely with IT, engineering, production, maintenance and other operational stakeholders. Supporting operational reliability, business continuity and asset performance. Ensuring OT systems meet relevant cyber security and compliance requirements. Supporting the integration, resilience and ongoing development of industrial control systems. Identifying opportunities for improvement, digitalisation and technological development. Troubleshooting complex automation, control and industrial networking issues. Driving change and delivering initiatives designed to improve operational performance. Providing technical support and guidance across the company's OT environment. The Person My client is looking for an individual with a strong background in industrial automation, control engineering or Operational Technology who is comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of projects from concept through to completion. The successful candidate will ideally have: A Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related discipline. Proven experience delivering industrial automation and/or Operational Technology projects. Advanced knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems . Strong knowledge of instrumentation principles, configuration and calibration. Experience with industrial communication protocols including: Profinet Profibus Ethernet/IP Modbus RTU & TCP OPC UA A strong understanding of industrial networks, control systems and OT infrastructure. Experience in commissioning, troubleshooting and maintaining industrial automation systems. An understanding of OT cyber security and system resilience. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organisational and project management abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office packages. The ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and able to demonstrate a genuine can-do attitude . They will need to work with a high level of integrity and autonomy, whilst also building strong relationships across the wider business. What's on Offer? My client offers an excellent opportunity to join a successful and established organisation where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on technology, automation and operational performance. The benefits package includes: Competitive salary, dependent on experience. 35-hour working week. Permanent, full-time employment. Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities. The opportunity to develop new technical skills within a successful multi-site manufacturing environment. Company pension scheme. Death in service benefit. Extensive health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 support services and virtual GP access. Access to additional healthcare and wellbeing services. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free onsite parking. Convenient location with easy motorway access. Due to the operational nature of the position, there may be occasions where additional hours and flexibility are required to support critical projects, commissioning activities or operational requirements. This is a confidential recruitment campaign , and further information regarding the client and site location will be provided during the recruitment process.

Drupal Technical Lead Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum 1 Year FTC (view to perm) Location: Remote ( occasional travel to either Birmingham / London / Cardiff or Swansea) My client is looking for an experienced Drupal Technical Lead to join their web development team and take a leading role in the technical development and architecture of their Drupal-based web platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Drupal developer who enjoys solving complex problems, leading technical projects and supporting the development of other team members. The successful candidate will work across a range of high-profile web projects, helping to deliver secure, scalable and high-performing digital solutions. The Role As Drupal Technical Lead, the successful candidate will take ownership of the technical direction and development of enterprise-level Drupal applications. Working closely with stakeholders and the wider technical team, they will translate business requirements into robust technical solutions while maintaining high standards of development, security and accessibility. The role will also involve mentoring junior developers, carrying out code reviews and providing technical guidance across the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of enterprise-level Drupal applications Design and develop complex backend systems using PHP and Drupal 10+ Develop modern front-end solutions using TypeScript, Twig and Tailwind CSS Ensure applications are secure, scalable, accessible and optimised for performance Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior developers Conduct code reviews and promote development best practices Work with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications Manage source control and deployment processes using Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions and Jenkins Utilise Composer, Drush and DDEV for dependency and development environment management Support SEO and web accessibility best practices Produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation Contribute to an Agile development environment and continuous improvement of development processes About You My client is looking for someone with strong commercial experience in Drupal development , ideally with experience working on complex or enterprise-level platforms. You will have a strong technical background and be comfortable working across both backend and frontend development. You should also be confident providing technical leadership, mentoring colleagues and communicating technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Essential Skills & Experience Strong professional experience in Drupal development Strong knowledge of Drupal 10+ Excellent PHP development skills Experience using Composer and modern development pipelines Strong front-end development experience with Twig, TypeScript and Tailwind CSS Experience leading technical projects and/or mentoring developers Good understanding of web security best practices Experience with Git and modern CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience with DevOps practices and Agile methodologies Experience with cloud hosting platforms such as AWS or Azure would be advantageous A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience Relevant Drupal or web technology certifications would also be beneficial. What's on Offer? Salary up to 40,000 The chance to take a leading technical role within an established web development team Opportunity to work with modern Drupal technologies and development practices Scope to mentor and develop other members of the technical team A varied role involving technical leadership, architecture and hands-on development If you're an experienced Drupal Developer, Senior Drupal Developer or Drupal Technical Lead looking for your next opportunity, my client would be keen to hear from you. Apply now to find out more about this opportunity.