Automation Support Engineer
Müller UK & Ireland
Who We Are
We’re Müller UK & Ireland, a family‑run dairy business that supplies dairy products across the UK. Dairy is a key part of a healthy diet, and we’re proud to help meet nutritional needs every day. Our business is split into Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).
Location and Hours
Location: Droitwich
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
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 analyse site data to support quality improvement activities.
Muller Responsibilities
* Play an active role in continuously improving our business.
* Encourage engineering‑based OE projects.
* 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.
* IT literacy is essential.
Benefits
* Up to 10% annual bonus.
* Health care cover.
* 4x life assurance.
* Pension scheme.
* Access to Müller 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.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Contact Details
F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ
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