Operational technology maintenance engineer Work, Jobs in Cornwall (with Salaries)

Operational Technology Maintenance Engineer
South West Water —Redruth
- £42,451 - £50,941 a year
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- Driving
- Travel
Facilities Operative
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions —Falmouth
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Annual leave
Facilities Operative
Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions —Falmouth
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Annual leave
Confined Space Coordinator
Babcock International —Plymouth
- £32,500 - £40,700 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Business Development & Technical Manager – Gas, Heating & Renewables
South West Heating Services Ltd —Saltash
- £50,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Business development
- Travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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Field Services Manager ASW - Devonport
Thales —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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To complete a wide range of proactive and reactive site maintenance, repair and improvement activities, in a professional manner.

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Operational Technology Maintenance Engineer

South West Water -
Redruth

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Permanent | Full-time
£42,451 - £50,941 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension

Qualifications

Wastewater treatment
Driving Licence
Programmable logic controllers
Driving
Ethernet
IT
Root cause analysis
Cybersecurity
BTEC

Full job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose

South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

Operational Technology Maintenance Engineer

Redruth (Tolgus Depot) | Full-time, Permanent

Offering a competitive salary of £42,451, - £50,941 with additional earning potential through a standard standby pay profile.

As an OT Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining remote instrumentation, control systems, and automation plant. You will support the safe and efficient delivery of operational services through both planned maintenance and rapid response to issues.

You’ll carry out onsite diagnostics, troubleshoot complex problems, and ensure systems remain compliant, secure, and operational.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver planned and proactive maintenance on instrumentation, control, and automation systems
Diagnose and resolve complex faults through onsite analysis
Respond to operational issues within required timeframes
Participate in a 24/7 standby rota for reactive maintenance support
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to prioritise and coordinate work
Support root cause analysis of plant failures and drive resolution
Work with OT and engineering teams to maintain and improve Industrial Control System (ICS) standards
Carry out firmware/software updates, patching, and system rollouts in line with best practice
Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g. UK NIS Directive)

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including Maths, English, and Science (or equivalent)
Completed ICA/Electrical/Electrotechnical apprenticeship with relevant qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC/HND)
Hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation and automation systems
Experience with PLC platforms (e.g. Schneider, Rockwell)
Strong electrical fault-finding skills and knowledge of industrial installations
Good IT skills with a technical mindset
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the region
Ability to obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC)

Desirable:

City & Guilds 2382-22 (18th Edition)
City & Guilds 2391/2392 Inspection & Testing
Experience within utilities, water, wastewater, or process industries
Knowledge of SCADA, HMI, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus)
Understanding of OT cybersecurity standards (e.g. NIS, IEC 62443)

What’s in it for You?

We recognise that our people are key to our success and offer strong career development opportunities and long-term progression. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
Discretionary bonus
Competitive contributory pension
Share-save scheme
Health and wellbeing support programmes
Group discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Financial support services
Ongoing training and development
Investors in People recognised organisation

Closing Date: 18th June 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

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