Automation Support Engineer

Automation Support Engineer – Bellshill

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

At Müller Milk & Ingredients, we are committed to developing our systems and our people to improve site automation performance. We are now looking for an experienced Automation Support Engineer to join our Bellshill site, playing a key role in delivering effective, reliable automation systems that create real value across the business.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with continuous improvement, coaching, and collaboration with our central automation teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

Provide reactive support for automation issues, following clear escalation routes

Apply structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and deliver sustainable solutions

Support and deliver minor automation Capex projects across the full lifecycle

Contribute to site projects that include automation elements

Facilitate site activities for centrally delivered automation and Capex projects

Systems, Standards & Performance

Maintain and manage automation and electrical systems, including software and version control

Ensure compliance with Müller group automation and electrical standards

Work closely with the central Automation Development team to support standardisation and continuous improvement

Own and manage site-level automation obsolescence plans, ensuring alignment with group strategies

Lead panel risk assessments, site health checks, and follow-up improvement actions

Analyse performance data to drive Operational Excellence and improve production efficiency

Validate and analyse site data to support quality and performance improvements

People, Coaching & Collaboration

Coach and mentor colleagues to build automation capability across the site

Share best practice and technical knowledge across the wider business

Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and central teams to deliver improvements

Support on-the-job training and development of engineering colleagues

Your Müller Responsibilities

Actively contribute to continuous improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives

Support delivery of site roadmaps (Quality, Health & Safety, Engineering, and Autonomous Maintenance)

Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and performance

Understand the impact of your work on site and business performance

What We’re Looking For

Proven automation and electrical fault-finding skills

Experience in a similar Automation Engineer / Support role

FMCG or manufacturing experience preferred

Ability to work independently and manage projects

Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills

Confident working in a fast-paced production environment

Good IT and systems knowledge

Benefits

Competitive salary + up to 10% annual bonus

Healthcare cover

4x life assurance

Pension scheme

Müller rewards platform (discounts across major retailers)

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.

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