At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead automation projects and solve complex PLC issues in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Mizkan Euro, makers of iconic brands like Sarson’s and Branston.
- Benefits: Enjoy early finishes, no night shifts, health plans, and free food Wednesdays.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact while shaping the future of a historic brewery.
- Qualifications: Strong PLC skills and problem-solving experience; FMCG background is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
Job Type: Full Time, Rotating Shifts
Week 1 – Mon to Thurs 6am-2pm, Friday 6am-1pm
Week 2 – Mon-Thurs 9.15am-5.45pm, Friday 11am-4pm
Join Mizkan Euro - Makers of Sarson’s, Branston & More.
Are you an Automation Engineer who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, solving tough problems and driving real improvements? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and where your ideas don’t just get heard, they get actioned? Welcome to Mizkan Euro’s Middleton site: where heritage meets innovation and we're building something to be proud of.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll be the go-to expert when things get tough, supporting our shift engineers when PLC issues go beyond a quick fix.
- From the bottling hall to the brewery floor, you'll work across a mix of modern tech and legacy systems.
- We run Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, confident in both? Perfect. Skilled in one? We’ll help you master the other.
- Lead and support automation improvement projects across the site.
- Own and enhance our PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
- Identify repeat issues and engineer them out of the process.
- Contribute to critical site upgrades.
- Help shape the automation roadmap behind some of the UK’s best-loved brands.
Why This Role?
- Real autonomy: You’ll have the freedom to manage your work, with a manager who trusts your judgment and supports your growth.
- Immediate impact: You’ll step into a site rich with opportunities, with improvement projects waiting for you.
- Legacy meets innovation: Our brewery has stood since the 1800s. Now we’re investing in its future and you’ll help shape it.
- Strong support network: Work closely with two other automation engineers, backed by external support from Siemens and AB.
- Genuine culture: We value attitude over ego. You’ll thrive here if you stay calm under pressure and pull together with the team.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong PLC fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Exposure to writing PLC programmes from scratch is desirable, you don’t have to be an expert but some experience would be great.
- Experience with Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.
- Exposure to HMI/SCADA systems - ours are simple to pick up.
- Ideally, experience in an FMCG environment (but we welcome brilliant engineers from any sector).
- If you have any continuous improvement or project leadership experience that is a big plus.
The Details & Benefits
- Early Friday finishes.
- No night or weekend shifts.
- Up to 10% Pension Contribution.
- Annual 5% bonus.
- Perk plan benefits.
- Health plan.
- Free food Wednesdays.
Ready to Build, Fix, Improve and Make a Difference? This is more than a job. It’s a chance to own your craft, work with a team that values your input, and leave things better than you found them. Apply now and let’s build something brilliant together.
Automation Engineer in Middleton employer: Mizkan
Mizkan in Middleton is an excellent employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, employees enjoy 25 days of holiday, enhanced pension contributions, and performance bonuses, all within a supportive and dynamic team environment that fosters collaboration and productivity.
