Job Description

Muller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Muller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Muller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Muller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Muller UK & Ireland includes:
Muller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
Muller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Muller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Muller Corner, Mullerlight, Muller Bliss, Muller Rice, FRijj and Muller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
Job Title: Automation Development Engineer
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Full-Time
Department: Group Engineering
Reports To: Functional Lead of Automation and Controls Engineering
Are you passionate about automation and innovation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment where your technical expertise can make a real impact? Muller is looking for a talented Automation Development Engineer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of automation across our operations.
Key Responsibilities:

• As an Automation Development Engineer, you will:
• Lead and manage automation elements of technical investment projects, ensuring alignment with Muller's project management and investment processes.
• Act as the Automation SME (Subject Matter Expert) when engaging with suppliers-validating quotes and supporting scope changes.
• Provide technical support to project teams and ensure delivery to agreed specifications and quality standards.
• Design and deliver both complex and less complex automation projects across Muller sites.
• Promote and maintain Muller's automation standards, ensuring compliance and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ensure automation architectures align with OT standards.
• Support central engineering and site teams in identifying obsolescence risks and developing Capex submissions.
• Deliver on-the-job training and technical coaching to Automation Support Engineers (ASEs).
• Provide specialist support for site Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and reactive support for automation/MIS issues.

Your Muller Responsibilities

• Design systems with a focus on Lowest Total Cost of Ownership and the unique challenges of FMCG environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and understand how your work impacts business performance.
• Collaborate across engineering and other departments to support Muller's OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Measures).
• Champion health and safety for yourself and others.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in automation engineering, ideally within Dairy, FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of automation systems, OT architecture, and project lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor others, with a collaborative and proactive mindset. o Familiarity with Rockwell / Siemens PLC

Why Join Muller?
At Muller, we don't just make dairy products, we make careers. Joining our team means becoming part of a business that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here's why Muller could be your next great move:

• Be part of a company that invests in cutting-edge automation and engineering solutions to stay ahead in the FMCG sector.
• We support your development with tailored training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress within a global organisation.
• Your expertise will directly influence the efficiency and sustainability of our operations, helping us deliver high-quality products to millions.
• Work in an environment that values diversity, encourages ideas, and fosters a sense of belonging.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, 10% annual bonus, pension scheme, and a range of employee perks designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Join a business that's serious about reducing its environmental footprint and driving positive change.

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Contact Details:
F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Muller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ

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