Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading global food manufacturer that has an exciting opportunity for a Control and Automation specialist to join their Operational Technology (OT) team, and lead the control and automation systems infrastructure strategy for their UK factories. Your focus will be on obsolescence, security, new installations, hardware and software standards, and driving new OT solutions to deliver supply chain improvements. Key responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including site engineering, projects, and manufacturing teams, to proactively manage the OT environment Provide Operational Technology support and project delivery across assigned factories in the UK. Liaise with maintenance technicians and project teams to support factory automation infrastructure. Document systems at respective factories and share knowledge with the wider team. Manage installations to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and group standards. Create and maintain a roadmap for systems development and technology obsolescence. Manage 3rd party contractors for project implementation and support purposes. Candidate Requirements Engineering qualification in relevant discipline such as Control and Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent. At least 5 years experience in a complex control and automation systems environment. Good technical knowledge and experience of controls ..... full job details .....