Operation Technology Engineer

At WG&S, we're passionate about creating world-class products while continuously investing in innovation, people, and technology. We're looking for an experienced OT (Operational Technology) Engineer to play a key role in supporting and developing the Operational Technology infrastructure that underpins our distilling and bottling operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, digital transformation, and cybersecurity, helping to ensure our manufacturing sites remain secure, reliable, and future-ready.

What You'll Be Doing

As an OT Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the secure, reliable, and compliant operation of Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) across our manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining OT and ICS architectures that support operational requirements across distilling and bottling sites.
• Ensuring secure and effective connectivity between OT and IT systems while maintaining robust cybersecurity controls and network segmentation.
• Applying recognised cybersecurity principles and frameworks to manage risk, access control, and incident response.
• Delivering OT projects and planned improvement activities across multiple operational sites.
• Coordinating system updates, patching, and configuration changes through structured change management processes.
• Leading technical investigations and root cause analysis to minimise disruption to production.
• Working collaboratively with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Compliance, and GTS teams to drive operational excellence and business performance.
• Supporting the implementation of new equipment, upgrades, and digital manufacturing initiatives.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive and innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience working with Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), or manufacturing automation environments.
• Strong understanding of industrial networks, system architecture, and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience supporting or delivering technology projects within a production or engineering environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to lead root cause investigations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for emerging technologies.