Automation Lead - Plant Controls & Improvements

Müller Group; Market Drayton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% annual bonus

Life assurance

Paid lunch breaks

Müller Rewards platform discounts

On-site parking

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Müller Group in Market Drayton is seeking an Automation Support Engineer to own site automation, resolve faults and deliver improvements that boost manufacturing performance. You will lead small automation projects and collaborate with engineering and production teams to enhance reliability and efficiency.

The role involves maintaining controls, PLC troubleshooting, updating software and documentation, and sharing knowledge to raise automation standards across a busy FMCG site.

Qualifications

• Extensive PLC and automation experience.
• Strong electrical knowledge and fault-finding skills.
• Experience in an Automation or Controls Engineering role.
• Ability to manage technical projects independently.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient IT skills and data handling.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive automation support and fault resolution.
• Lead smaller automation CAPEX projects from concept to delivery.
• Support larger site and centrally delivered projects.
• Maintain automation and electrical software and version control.
• Ensure projects meet group electrical and automation standards.
• Own and develop the site Obsolescence and Improvement Plan.
• Analyse data to identify efficiency improvements.
• Provide automation expertise to engineering and CI initiatives.
• Manage panel risk assessments and health checks.
• Collaborate with the Automation Development team to shape standards.
• Share knowledge through on-the-job coaching.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation experience

Electrical fault-finding

Data analysis

IT skills

Tools

VSDs knowledge

Servo drives

Job description

Müller Group in Market Drayton is seeking an Automation Support Engineer to own site automation, resolve faults and deliver improvements that boost manufacturing performance. You will lead small automation projects and collaborate with engineering and production teams to enhance reliability and efficiency.

The role involves maintaining controls, PLC troubleshooting, updating software and documentation, and sharing knowledge to raise automation standards across a busy FMCG site.