Automation Support Engineer

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