We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automation Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in engineering principles and demonstrate proficiency in various technical tools and methodologies. This role is vital to developing systems and people to improve site automation performance.

The shift pattern is currently under review but as we are a 24/7 operation it is likely there will be a requirement for weekend and night shift working.

Responsibilities

• Reactive support for site automation issues within a clear escalation
• Ownership of minor (site managed) automation Capex projects through the full project lifecycle
• Support project delivery of other site projects with automation elements
• Maintain and monitor use of automation and electrical system software and documentation version control systems
• Liaise with the Automation lead providing a site perspective to the ongoing development of the automation and electrical standards
• Ensure compliance with electrical and automation standards of site delivered projects and general improvement works
• Evaluate performance data to feed into automation Operational Excellence activity to deliver improvements in e iciency and operability within production
• Utilise specialist skills and systems access to validate and analyse site data, for example to support quality improvement activities

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work within time constraints
• Shows initiative and a proactive attitude
• Ability to work individually as well as within a Team
• Can do attitude
• Flexible approach to work and hours
• Professional approach to work
• Show commitment willingness to work hard to get the job done

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience
• Automation Experience (Allen Bradley Preferred)
• Plant Master
• Scada
• Electrical qualification
• NVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline
• Relevant Automation Training certificates

About us

Crediton Dairy is one of the UKs leading dairy drinks businesses producing an extensive range of branded and own label fresh flavoured and functional chilled milk drinks, iced co ee and long life milks and creams. We supply nearly all of the UKs major supermarkets as well as leading foodservice, convenience and wholesale businesses.

Benefits

Crediton Dairy offers a generous benefits package which includes:

• We offer a dedicated £5,000 training and development budget per Automation Engineer to support skill enhancement and ongoing professional growth.
• 8 % employer pension contribution
• Career Opportunities
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Medical benefits Scheme
• Subsidised Canteen
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Discretionary Bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking