Site Automation Lead

• Lead Automation. Drive Reliability. Shape the Future of Manufacturing
• Balance technical problem-solving, automation leadership and plant support

About Our Client Our client is a global manufacturer with a reputation for producing trusted consumer products enjoyed by millions of households worldwide. Operating within a highly automated and technically advanced manufacturing environment, the business continues to invest heavily in innovation, automation, continuous improvement and sustainability. With a strong people-first culture, the organisation empowers its employees to effectively challenge the status quo, drive operational excellence and contribute to meaningful improvements across safety, quality and productivity.

Job Description As the site's automation leader, you will be responsible for the ongoing performance, reliability and development of automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, robotics and automated equipment. You will play a key role in troubleshooting complex issues, delivering continuous improvement initiatives, supporting plant upgrades and leading automation projects from concept through to implementation. This is not a desk-based project engineering role. Success in this position requires a hands-on approach and a genuine passion for supporting manufacturing operations.

The Successful Applicant To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLCs
• Expertise across industrial control systems in an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Experience with industrial communication networks
• Proven experience delivering automation and projects within a manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and operational support

What's On Offer

• Own and lead automation across a highly automated manufacturing facility
• Work on a diverse range of automation and reliability projects
• Influence the site's future automation roadmap
• Join a collaborative and high-performing engineering team
• Access genuine career development opportunities
• Annual bonus scheme with a strong track record of payout
• $20,000 Car allowance

If you have the skills and experience for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7124241