At Live Digital, we help IIoT companies hire the talent powering connected assets, real-time intelligence, and industrial automation. Our recruitment expertise supports Industrial IoT platforms transforming modern industry.
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The Industrial Internet of Things sits at the core of digital transformation across manufacturing, energy, logistics, infrastructure, and utilities. As physical assets become connected, monitored, and optimised through software, IIoT companies require talent that understands devices, data, platforms, and real-world industrial environments. Live Digital specialises in recruiting professionals who can design, deploy, and scale IIoT solutions.
IIoT refers to the use of connected devices, sensors, software platforms, and analytics to monitor, manage, and optimise industrial operations. Unlike consumer IoT, IIoT operates in complex, high-risk environments where uptime, safety, and reliability are critical.
IIoT enables organisations to move from reactive operations to predictive and data-driven decision-making across areas such as:
As IIoT platforms mature, the need for talent that understands hardware, connectivity, cloud platforms, data pipelines, and industrial workflows has intensified. Live Digital supports IIoT organisations by connecting them with professionals capable of delivering secure, scalable, and production-ready solutions.
The UK IIoT ecosystem is closely aligned with the country’s industrial and manufacturing centres. The Midlands – including Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, and Nottingham – plays a central role in IIoT adoption across advanced manufacturing, automotive, and automation-led environments. These regions attract IIoT companies focused on smart factories, connected machinery, and predictive maintenance platforms.
In the North, Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield support IIoT growth across industrial analytics, materials processing, and logistics technology. Liverpool also contributes through port infrastructure, industrial monitoring, and connected supply chain platforms.
The South East – including London, Cambridge, Oxford, Surrey, and Hertfordshire – is particularly strong in IIoT platforms, sensor technology, AI-driven analytics, and edge computing. These areas support IIoT companies operating across energy systems, infrastructure monitoring, and industrial SaaS platforms.
Scotland’s Glasgow and Edinburgh further strengthen the UK IIoT landscape through energy technology, smart infrastructure, and industrial data science.
IIoT demands professionals who can operate across devices, networks, platforms, and data. At Live Digital, we recruit software engineers, cloud engineers, and platform developers responsible for building IIoT SaaS platforms, device management systems, and data ingestion pipelines. These professionals work on scalable architectures that connect thousands – or millions – of industrial devices securely and reliably.
Data is the foundation of IIoT value. We support hiring for data engineers, data scientists, and machine learning specialists who work with time-series data, sensor streams, event-driven architectures, and real-time analytics. Their work enables predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, process optimisation, and operational intelligence.
Edge computing and embedded systems are also critical to IIoT success. We recruit embedded software engineers, firmware developers, and edge computing specialists who design systems that process data close to the source, reduce latency, and operate reliably in constrained or remote environments.
Product leadership is equally important. We recruit product managers, product owners, and technical programme managers who understand industrial workflows, connectivity constraints, and customer requirements. These professionals translate complex industrial use cases into scalable, commercially viable IIoT products. Alongside this, we support hiring across cybersecurity, OT/IT integration, compliance, commercial, partnerships, and customer success roles – particularly where IIoT platforms are delivered as SaaS solutions.
IIoT solutions operate in environments where failure can be costly or dangerous. We prioritise candidates who understand operational constraints, safety, and reliability.
Connected assets introduce new risks. We prioritise candidates with experience in industrial cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory compliance.
IIoT requires rare combinations of skills across hardware, software, data, and networks. Our sourcing approach focuses on proactive outreach and niche talent pools.
As a solo consultancy led by Jacob, Live Digital offers direct communication, speed, and consistency – ensuring every hiring engagement receives focused attention.
Many IIoT companies operate subscription-based platforms layered on physical assets. We recruit talent who understand scalability, uptime, and long-term platform adoption.
Real-time data and AI-driven insights to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
Processing data close to devices for speed, resilience, and efficiency.
Scalable architectures for ingesting, storing, and analysing time-series data.
Connected production environments driven by IIoT intelligence.
Optimising energy usage, emissions, and infrastructure performance.
Protecting connected devices, networks, and data from cyber threats.
IIoT is transforming how industrial assets are monitored, maintained, and optimised - unlocking new levels of efficiency, resilience, and insight. Hiring the right people is critical to delivering reliable, scalable IIoT platforms. Live Digital helps IIoT companies secure exceptional talent across engineering, data, product, and commercial roles - supporting innovation from device to cloud. Whether you’re building industrial IoT platforms, scaling connected asset solutions, deploying edge analytics, or securing critical infrastructure, we support your hiring with clarity, expertise, and a focused, boutique approach. Let’s connect the future of industry together.
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Software engineering, data, embedded systems, cloud, cybersecurity, product, and commercial roles across IIoT and Industrial IoT platforms.
Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Nottingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, London, Cambridge, Oxford, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
Yes – across manufacturing, energy, utilities, logistics, and smart infrastructure.
Absolutely – these are core areas of IIoT recruitment.
A boutique consultancy model led by Jacob, combining IIoT domain understanding with precise, technology-focused recruitment.
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