Automation Engineer

As a key member of our production team at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' Sidcup site, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing electrical, automation, and industrial network systems. Our site produces 50% of the GB SKU portfolio, operating at high capacity with eight manufacturing lines capable of producing 480,000 cans, 96,000 PET bottles, and 48,000 glass bottles per hour.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting continuous improvement projects, managing system upgrades, and resolving breakdowns. You will collaborate closely with technicians, contractors, and external specialists to ensure our site operates efficiently and safely.

• Manage High Voltage (HV) supply, distribution, and transformation networks on-site, ensuring maintenance is planned and performed in line with production schedules.
• Oversee Low Voltage (LV) distribution, coordinating routine maintenance and project work from the substation to the final point of use.
• Provide support for on-site electrical maintenance teams, assist in resolving breakdowns, and contribute to achieving site efficiency targets. Owning electrical route cause analysis.

• Maintain and troubleshoot Siemens PLC systems (S7-300, S7-400, S7-1500) and HMIs. Experience with Allen Bradley Control Logix and B&R Xenon screens is highly valued.
• Perform system modifications and upgrades while managing external specialists for advanced automation projects.
• Regularly back up automation systems and monitor automated backup systems (e.g., Lineview).
• Work with robotic systems (Kuka & Fanuc), safety PLCs, SCADA systems (Wonderware, Siemens), and other automation technologies. Knowledge of these is highly advantageous.

• Debug and resolve issues within machine-level networks (Profinet) and site-wide networks (TCP/IP, TSN).
• Install and maintain new systems in compliance with CCEP standards.
• Provide technical guidance on VLAN configurations and firewall setups, coordinating changes with third-party specialists.

• Extensive experience with Siemens PLC systems (S7-300, S7-400, S7-1500) and HMI troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking (Profinet, TCP/IP).
• Background in automation technology within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.
• Ability to lead, coach, and support on-site technicians and apprentices.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external contractors.
• HNC in electrical engineering and NVQ level 3 electrical engineering or equivalent as a minimum.

You'll have access to structured career development, generous benefits, and the chance to contribute to continuous improvement in one of our most vital production hubs. This includes:

• Structured career development opportunities.
• Annual performance-related bonus and pay reviews.
• Competitive pension contributions.
• Share scheme.
• Flexible benefits and corporate discounts (including childcare vouchers, holiday buy/sell scheme, optional healthcare, and life assurance).
• Free parking and subsidised canteen.

We estimate this role's salary to be around £60,000 - £80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.