In this role you lead automation expertise for the Reliability Maintenance and Engineering team, owning automated systems across buildings and their interfaces. You drive fault resolution, process improvements, and multi-site project delivery, including installation and commissioning of new equipment. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold high reliability and safety standards while advancing standardised processes regionally. This position offers impact across conveyors, sortation, and automation machinery with opportunities to mentor peers and shape maintenance practices.
Responsibilities
Lead the automation domain within the engineering team as subject matter expert
Develop software for multiple platforms
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across Controls, Fieldbus and IT platforms
Analyse process flow and metrics for optimisation
Possess working knowledge of Warehouse Control Systems and Telegrams
Lead FC and Regional Controls projects
Advise and steer vendor projects
Signatory/lead changes in Change Management processes
Act as technical reference and escalation point for FC controls engineers and operations
Ensure compliance with machine safety regulations and safe working practices
Develop and drive regional standards and processes
Collaborate in national/international engineering groups
Support skill development of CSS within FC hubs/regions
Deliver technical and non-technical system training to business groups
Support or develop IT systems such as IP networks, Linux, SQL databases and cloud technology
Travel approximately 50% to other sites within UK & Ireland
Key requirements
Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying motor controls (starter motors, VFDs, DC drives, electrical components)
Experience leading controls in manufacturing or complex industrial environments
Experience with PLC-controlled automation
Experience creating automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics for plant management
Travel willingness ~50% within UK & Ireland
Strong communication of complex problems across business teams
Leadership and mentorship
Proactivity in process improvement and knowledge sharing
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