Maintenance Automation Engineer

cameo s.p.a.; Leyland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Maintenance Automation Engineer for their Leyland facility. The role involves managing automation processes, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating on strategic projects. With a focus on quality and innovation, the company offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits, including 33 days of annual leave and free meals.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free pizzas

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit

Free on-site parking

Free Life Assurance

Free Wi-Fi in canteen

Employee Referral Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

6% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Free health checks

Qualifications

• Experience in Automation Maintenance within an FMCG environment required.
• Ability to troubleshoot in a live production environment.
• Professional manner for effective relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Automation within the Maintenance Department.
• Support key strategic projects with the International Digitalisation and Automation Team.
• Ensure optimal automation-related equipment availability across all processes.

Skills

Electrical control and automation principles

Troubleshooting complex issues

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt to rapid changes

Tools

Siemens PLCs

HMIs

Analogue and digital control systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Maintenance Automation Engineer

Maintenance | Leyland | Full Time | Permanent

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

Do you love pizza, and would you like to be part of the team that makes the UK’s favourite frozen branded pizza? Do you thrive on getting things done and making real change? Then carry on reading!

Why join Dr. Oetker?

At Dr. Oetker UK, we are continuously investing to maintain our state-of-the-art production facility. All our teams contribute to the success of our business, and we are proud of our friendly culture and market-leading products. As a family-owned business, we “Create a taste of home” through our quality products and our culture.

What’s the role?

The Leyland Facility, where Chicago Town Pizzas started over 30 years ago, is seeking a dedicated individual to join our modern production facility. You will work alongside our teams to produce Dr. Oetker and Chicago Town branded pizzas.

A career at Dr. Oetker offers:

• Responsibility for all aspects of Automation within the Maintenance Department, including Continuous Improvement Automation initiatives, process optimization, fault-finding, and corrective actions. Good communication and teamwork with all stakeholders are essential.
• Support and collaboration with the International Digitalisation and Automation Team on key strategic projects, with ownership of these projects post-implementation.
• Close work with Capital Investment Project Teams to stay current with new equipment procurement and installation, providing expertise to resolve complex issues and realize our “future factory” vision.

You will ensure optimal automation-related equipment availability across all processes.

Who are we looking for?

Successful candidates will have a thorough understanding of electrical control and automation principles, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure in a live production environment.

Strong communication skills and a professional manner are vital for building effective relationships across departments. Ability to adapt to rapid changes and remain calm under pressure while making improvements or fixing problems is crucial.

Experience in Automation Maintenance within an FMCG environment is required, particularly with Siemens PLCs, HMIs, analogue and digital control systems, and instrumentation.

What do we offer? Here’s the list of our fantastic benefits…

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Free pizzas
• Subsidised on-site restaurant with various meal options
• Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit
• Free on-site parking with electronic charging points
• Free Life Assurance at 4x basic salary
• Free Wi-Fi in canteen
• Employee Referral Scheme (£350)
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• 6% Employer Pension Contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Forums and recognition schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Free health checks

Visit our website for more information: https://jobs.oetker.com

We look forward to your application. Click the "Apply now" button to submit your application. For questions, contact us directly.

Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer, fostering a welcoming culture where your personality and qualifications matter, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited