Home-based FMCG Automation Growth Lead - UK Expansion

Automation Experts; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity/Performance Based Options

Uncapped Bonus

Job summary

Automation Experts is expanding its UK footprint, seeking an experienced Automation Lead to drive growth in FMCG sectors. You will develop key customer relationships, identify automation opportunities and work with international teams to deliver tailored process solutions.

The role is home-based in the UK with 20–30% travel and a potential leadership path as the operation scales. You should bring automation, mechanical or process engineering credibility, strong industry contacts, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing and understanding of production engineering challenges.
• Proven ability to develop new business through customer networks and industry contacts.
• Willingness to work with international teams and travel 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key customers across FMCG, especially food & beverage.
• Identify automation opportunities by understanding customers' operational challenges.
• Leverage network to open doors, develop opportunities and drive growth.
• Collaborate with international teams to shape solutions and support delivery.

Skills

FMCG industry knowledge

Customer relationships

Commercial acumen

Automation engineering

Process engineering

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PCS7

Rockwell PlantPAx

Job description

Automation Experts is expanding its UK footprint, seeking an experienced Automation Lead to drive growth in FMCG sectors. You will develop key customer relationships, identify automation opportunities and work with international teams to deliver tailored process solutions.

The role is home-based in the UK with 20–30% travel and a potential leadership path as the operation scales. You should bring automation, mechanical or process engineering credibility, strong industry contacts, and a