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 We're 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, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you.
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You can find out more about Mller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Mller UK & Ireland
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