Automation Support Engineer

Automation Support Engineer

Müller UK & Ireland

We’re Müller UK & Ireland, a family‑run dairy business that supplies dairy products across the UK. Dairy is a key part of a healthy diet, and we’re proud to help meet nutritional needs every day. Our business is split into Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

Location:

Droitwich

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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