Automation Support Engineer

Müller UK & Ireland; Hampton Lovett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run dairy business in Hampton Lovett is seeking an Automation Support Engineer to join their Droitwich Dairy team. The ideal candidate will support site automation performance, manage Capex projects, and ensure compliance with group standards. Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and excellent electrical skills are essential. Benefits include up to 10% annual bonus, health care, and long-term career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

Health care cover

4x life assurance

Pension scheme

Access to Müller rewards platform

33 days annual leave

Long-term career development

On-site secure car park

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Excellent electrical skills necessary for maintenance.
• Ability to work independently on automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive support for site automation issues.
• Manage minor automation Capex projects through their full lifecycle.
• Support site projects with automation elements.

Skills

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

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

IT literacy

Job description

Who we are

We’re Müller UK & Ireland, a family‑run dairy business and 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.

Why Müller?

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

Automation Support Engineer

Location: Droitwich
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Are you an experienced Automation Support Engineer looking for a new challenge? We invite you to join our established team at Droitwich Dairy. As part of our dynamic Müller 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 analyse site data to support quality improvement activities.

Müller 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.