Automation Support Engineer
Muller Dairy
Bellshill · posted 12 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Bellshill, Lanarkshire
Category
Engineering
Company description: Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe.
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers.
The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
Job description: Automation Support Engineer Bellshill Location: Bellshill Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday Friday At Mller 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 Mller 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 Mller 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 Were 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 Mller rewards platform (discounts across major retailers) 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment At Mller, were committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. xwzovoh
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they dont meet every requirement listed.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know
- were happy to support you.
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Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers.
The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
Job description: Automation Support Engineer Bellshill Location: Bellshill Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday Friday At Mller 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 Mller 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 Mller 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 Were 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 Mller rewards platform (discounts across major retailers) 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment At Mller, were committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. xwzovoh
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they dont meet every requirement listed.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know
- were happy to support you.
hiring