Operational Technology Engineer

thinkahead· Operations, Engineered Solutions
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📍 ReadingFull Time💰 GBP 70K–80K

About this role

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.   At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.    We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.    We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.  The Opportunity As an Operational Technology Engineer based at our UK Foundry, you will help operate and evolve the Foundry’s operational technology environment that powers our industrial-scale integration engine. You will support and maintain operational networks, security platforms, and automation systems that enable high throughput, high reliability manufacturing and integration workflows.  AHEAD Foundry operates like a continuously changing data centre, with thousands of devices, ports, and systems in motion. This is the first OT Engineer hire in the UK which is growing fast, so you’d need to be comfortable operating in a high-impact role where you will operate with significant autonomy while working closely with peers in Foundry, Operations, Product, Software, and Corporate IT to ensure the environment remains secure, observable, and scalable as the business grows. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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What is the salary for the Operational Technology Engineer role at thinkahead?
The listed salary for this Operational Technology Engineer position at thinkahead is GBP 70K–80K. This is an Full Time role.
Where is the Operational Technology Engineer position at thinkahead located?
This Operational Technology Engineer role at thinkahead is based in Reading. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Operational Technology Engineer role at thinkahead full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Operational Technology Engineer role in the Operations, Engineered Solutions department at thinkahead.
Which team or department does the Operational Technology Engineer at thinkahead belong to?
This Operational Technology Engineer position is part of the Operations, Engineered Solutions department at thinkahead. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Operational Technology Engineer job at thinkahead posted?
This Operational Technology Engineer position at thinkahead was posted on Mar 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Operational Technology Engineer
thinkahead · 💰 GBP 70K–80K
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