Automation Engineer
Are you passionate about automation and looking to make an impact in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment?
“You’ll play a key role in keeping our Felinfach site running smoothly, supporting automation systems and driving continuous improvement across the factory.
How you will make an impact
As an Automation Engineer, you’ll be central to ensuring our automation equipment operates at the highest standards. You’ll support both day-to-day maintenance and long-term projects, working closely with colleagues and external contractors to keep our processes efficient and reliable.
* Maintain and develop site automation systems (hardware/software, SCADA, PLC, Variable Speed Drives, instrumentation, electrical control gear).
* Provide first-line support for automation-related issues and breakdowns.
* Support capital projects with control and automation expertise.
* Implement and close out preventive maintenance work orders.
* Ensure accurate records, backups, and compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
You’ll be part of the engineering department, collaborating with Process Maintenance Engineers and contractors to deliver safe, effective automation solutions.
What will make you successful?
We’re looking for someone with strong technical expertise and a proactive mindset, ideally holding an HNC/HND in Engineering or an equivalent qualification in electrical, instrumentation or automation disciplines.
The role requires a time‑served apprenticeship in an industrial environment and at least five years of industry experience, with dairy experience being an advantage. You should be skilled in Automation, PLC and SCADA systems—particularly Siemens—and have experience in project management.
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring excellent problem‑solving abilities, a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and contractors, and a strong commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
What do we offer?
We’re committed to your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, 24 days holiday, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits. At Stourton, you’ll join a team proud of its high job satisfaction and steep learning curve, with plenty of challenges and support to help you succeed.
Would you like to join us?
If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. We process applications on a continuous basis and will close recruitment once the right candidate is found.
For additional information, please contact Chris Wakefield in the Talent Team.
We have a purpose for Good
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?