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Maintenance | Leyland | Full Time | Permanent
Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground with our range of products including pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services. Our commitment to quality and innovation sets us apart.
What awaits you? It\’s up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future — both yours and ours. Join us in creating a taste of home.
Why join Dr. Oetker?
We are investing in maintaining our state-of-the-art production facility in the UK. Our teams contribute to our success, and we pride ourselves on our friendly culture and market-leading products. As a family-owned business, we aim to create a taste of home through quality and culture.
What’s the role?
The Leyland Facility is where Chicago Town Pizzas started over 30 years ago. We seek a dedicated individual to join our production facility, working alongside teams making Dr. Oetker and Chicago Town branded pizzas.
As a Maintenance Automation Engineer, you will:
- Be an integral part of the Maintenance Team, responsible for all aspects of Automation, including continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, fault-finding, and corrective actions. Good communication and teamwork with all stakeholders are essential.
- Support and collaborate with the International Digitalisation and Automation Team on strategic projects, taking ownership of automation rollouts.
- Work closely with the Capital Investment Project Teams to stay updated on new equipment and resolve complex problems to support our \’future factory\’ vision.
Your responsibilities include ensuring optimal automation availability across equipment and processes.
Who are we looking for?
You should have a solid understanding of electrical control and automation principles, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues confidently in a live production environment. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to build relationships across departments are vital.
Experience with automation in an FMCG environment, particularly with Siemens PLCs, HMIs, analogue/digital control systems, and instrumentation, is required. The ability to quickly grasp automation concepts across different equipment and processes is essential for making improvements and resolving issues.
What do we offer?
Our benefits include:
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
- Free pizzas and subsidized on-site restaurant
- Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit
- On-site parking with electronic charging points
- Life Assurance at 4x salary
- Free Wi-Fi in the canteen
- Employee Referral Scheme (£350)
- Enhanced Sick Pay and Pension contributions (6%)
- Private medical insurance
- Employee forums, suggestion schemes, Cycle to Work, family leave, and health checks
For more information and to apply, visit our website https://jobs.oetker.com. We look forward to your application. If you have questions, please contact us directly.
Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer committed to a welcoming and inclusive culture. We value your personality and qualifications above all.
Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited
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