Automation Engineer

Are you passionate about automation and looking to make an impact in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Youll play a key role in keeping our Felinfach site running smoothly, supporting automation systems and driving continuous improvement across the factory. How you will make an impact As an Automation Engineer, youll be central to ensuring our automation equipment operates at the highest standards. Youll support both day-to-day maintenance and long-term projects, working closely with colleagues and external contractors to keep our processes efficient and reliable. Maintain and develop site automation systems (hardware / software, SCADA, PLC, Variable Speed Drives, instrumentation, electrical control gear). Provide first-line support for automation-related issues and breakdowns. Support capital projects with control and automation expertise. Implement and close out preventive maintenance work orders. Ensure accurate records, backups, and compliance with Health & Safety requirements. Youll be part of the engineering department, collaborating with Process Maintenance Engineers and contractors to deliver safe, effective automation solutions. What will make you successful? Were looking for someone with strong technical expertise and a proactive mindset, ideally holding an HNC / HND in Engineering or an equivalent qualification in electrical, instrumentation or automation disciplines. The role requires a time - served apprenticeship in an industrial environment and at least five years of industry experience, with dairy experience being an advantage. You should be skilled in Automation, PLC and SCADA systemsparticularly Siemensand have experience in project management. To thrive in this role, youll bring excellent problem - solving abilities, a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and contractors, and a strong commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement. What do we offer? Were committed to your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. Youll enjoy a competitive salary, 24 days holiday, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits. At Stourton, youll join a team proud of its high job satisfaction and steep learning curve, with plenty of challenges and support to help you succeed. Would you like to join us? If youre ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. We process applications on a continuous basis and will close recruitment once the right candidate is found. We have a purpose for Good At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you? Beware! Recruitment Fraud It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails and fake recruitment campaigns on the internet from people purporting to work for Arla Foods. Learn more via this link. LI-104961 Ref. CHWAK