Automation Support Engineer

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland seeks an Electrical & Automation Support Engineer at their Manchester facility. The role involves leading automation projects, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. The company offers a robust benefits package including annual bonuses, healthcare, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

Healthcare, life assurance, and pension

33 days holiday

Paid lunch breaks

On-site parking

Career development

Employee rewards platform

Qualifications

• Proven background in automation within FMCG.
• Self-starter with project delivery experience.
• IT literate and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues.
• Lead and support automation projects.
• Maintain software and documentation standards.
• Collaborate on group-wide automation development.
• Drive improvements through data analysis and system optimisation.

Skills

Strong PLC skills

Electrical skills

Automation skills

Data analysis

System optimisation

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

Electrical & Automation Support Engineer (Blow Moulding Department)
Location: Manchester
Hours: 40 per week, Monday - Friday

Join Müller Milk & Ingredients as an Automation Support Engineer and play a key role in driving automation excellence at our Manchester Blow Moulding Facility. You'll provide hands-on support, lead site-level automation projects, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across our operations.

What You'll Do:

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues
• Lead and support automation projects
• Maintain software and documentation standards
• Collaborate on group-wide automation development
• Drive improvements through data analysis and system optimisation

What We're Looking For:

• Strong PLC and electrical skills
• Proven background in automation within FMCG
• Self-starter with project delivery experience
• IT literate and thrives in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Healthcare, life assurance, and pension
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Paid lunch breaks and on-site parking
• Career development and employee rewards platform

Be part of a supportive team where your expertise makes a real impact. Apply now and help shape the future of automation at Müller!

Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ