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

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