Automation Support Engineer

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller S.e.c.s.; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major dairy company in Market Drayton is seeking an experienced Automation Support Engineer to enhance site automation performance. This role involves reactive support for automation issues, managing Capex projects, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards. Candidates should have strong experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, excellent electrical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an annual bonus, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

33 days annual leave

On-site secure car park

Access to Muller rewards platform

Qualifications

• Experienced Automation Engineer with a strong understanding of site automation.
• Proficient in structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to manage minor automation projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive support for site automation issues.
• Manage minor automation Capex projects through their full lifecycle.
• Support site activities for centrally delivered Capex projects.
• Validate and analyze site data to support quality improvement activities.
• Deliver your own ideas to improve our business.

Skills

Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLCs

Excellent electrical skills

Ability to work independently on projects

FMCG industry experience

Job description

We’re Müller UK & Ireland, a family‑run dairy business and we’re experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we’re super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

Join MMI and step into a culture that’s fast‑paced and full of opportunity. With great benefits, exciting challenges, a dream team of people, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Over here, we’re processing enough milk to make 66 billion cups of tea every year. And we’re so much more than just milk. This is the place to come for cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products (a lot, we know), all made from milk from over 1,000 supplying farmers in Britain.

Milk flows through everything at Müller – from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers.

As the UK's most popular dairy brand, we’re always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, making sure we're helping to create a more sustainable dairy future. We’re growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private‑label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that’s bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking – and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal.

Are you an experienced Automation Support Engineer looking for a new challenge? We’re excited to invite you to join our established team at Droitwich Dairy. As part of our dynamic Muller Milk & Ingredients business, you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing our site automation performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide reactive support for site automation issues.
• Demonstrate structured problem‑solving skills.
• Manage minor automation Capex projects through their full lifecycle.
• Support the delivery of site projects with automation elements.
• Facilitate site activities for centrally delivered Capex projects.
• Maintain and monitor automation and electrical system software.
• Ensure compliance with group electrical and automation standards.
• Manage obsolescence within the roadmap and improve site controls.
• Evaluate performance data to enhance production efficiency.
• Conduct site panel risk assessments and health checks.
• Offer specialist automation support for site improvement initiatives.
• Validate and analyze site data to support quality improvement activities.
• Play an active role in continuously improving our business.
• Support site roadmaps for Quality, HS, EMS, Engineering, and Autonomous Maintenance.
• Deliver your own ideas to improve our business.
• Participate in improvement activities within engineering‑owned areas.
• Understand the impact of actions on achieving site/business goals.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to new colleagues.
• Ensure health and safety for yourself and others.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Excellent electrical skills.
• Ability to work independently on projects.
• Previous experience in a similar Automation Engineer role.
• FMCG industry experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Up to 10% annual bonus.
• 4x life assurance.
• Access to Muller rewards platform – save money across numerous retailers.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Long‑term career development.
• On‑site secure car park.
• Supportive working environment.