Automation Engineer - Aylesbury
Arla Foods
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Aylesbury, England
Contract type: Full time

Location
Aylesbury, GB
Arla Foods
Automation Engineer
Arla Foods Aylesbury Dairy, Aylesbury, HP22 5EZ
Shift pattern Panama Shift – 12 hour Days & Nights
Benefits
We have an exciting Automation Engineer opportunity based from our flagship UK Dairy Aylesbury. In this role you will provide critical engineering support across our automation and production IT systems and lead optimisation projects to improve operational performance.
What will the role look like?
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.
We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.
Ref. 99642
Aylesbury, GB
Arla Foods
Automation Engineer
Arla Foods Aylesbury Dairy, Aylesbury, HP22 5EZ
Shift pattern Panama Shift – 12 hour Days & Nights
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 24 days holiday
- Annual Pay review
- Employer pension matched up to 6% (12% total contributory)
- X4 annual salary life assurance cover
- Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
- Strong career development & training (internal and external training)
We have an exciting Automation Engineer opportunity based from our flagship UK Dairy Aylesbury. In this role you will provide critical engineering support across our automation and production IT systems and lead optimisation projects to improve operational performance.
What will the role look like?
- Deliver structured troubleshooting across site operations equipment and automation systems, and provide a proactive maintenance service.
- Deliver structured troubleshooting of HMI and SCADA Software, Siemens PLC.
- Plan and maintain proactive monitoring of site systems (e.g. servers and network).
- Deliver day to day and preventive maintenance on all site servers, drivers and automation systems.
- Participate in and lead on local CI initiatives, taking ownership of projects and delivering tangible results.
- You will take a lead in optimization initiatives, taking on project work and playing an integral role in continuous improvement.
- You will be educated to NVQ level 3 / HNC/HND/ or Degree qualification within engineering discipline.
- Proven experience within an automated process environment – Food / Brewing / Pharmaceutical / Chemical
- Hands on maintenance of Production IT systems.
- PLC/S7 and OAS knowledge preferred
- Experience from working in a multicultural and global environment/company.
- Knowledge on Aveva WW, OEE and RMS is a big advantage.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.
- Team player, who contributes to a culture of shared knowledge
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.
We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.
Ref. 99642
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