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We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are - and our central team are vital in this mission. Every single person in our team can shape our future for the better, whether that’s for our people, planet or our incredible beer. Because we expect great things from you, we give great things back. PENSION ENHANCEMENT | We increase our contributions to your pension up to 10% of your salary so together we can properly invest in your future. And, since the statutory amount all businesses pay is 3%, our decision to pay above that shows we’re taking your future seriously. 4-WEEK SABBATICAL | After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want. STAFF DISCOUNT | 50% off BrewDog Beers/Ciders, Wonderland Cocktails, BrewDog Merchandise, and Soft Drinks, plus 25% off all other menu items in our BrewDog Bars. Crew also get discount on takeaway beer - perfect for taking the bar home. ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DAYS | For every full year completed up to your 5th year with us we add on one additional day’s leave above and beyond your initial entitlement. You therefore get an extra full week off at 5 years every single year onward to rest up. AND A LOT MORE | Okay, deep breath… enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and an allowance to quality check some beers each month! We’re focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit (and others’) for the environment\n\nAbout The Role\nJob Purpose\nThe Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining, developing and improving the brewery's automation, control systems and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.\nWorking as part of the Engineering team, the role provides specialist technical expertise across PLC, SCADA, HMI and industrial control systems, supporting both day-to-day operations and the delivery of engineering projects. The role will identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance through automation, standardisation and digital technologies while ensuring all control systems remain secure, compliant and fit for purpose.\nThe Automation Engineer will work closely with Brewing, Packaging, Maintenance, AD Plant, H&S and Quality teams to improve plant performance, reduce downtime and support the site's operational and strategic objectives.\nKey Result Area / Principal Duties & Responsibilities\nAutomation & Control Systems\nMaintain, support and continuously improve all site PLC, SCADA, HMI and industrial control systems.\nDevelop, modify and commission PLC and HMI software in accordance with engineering standards.\nSupport fault finding and root cause analysis of complex automation and controls issues.\nMaintain automation documentation, software backups and version control.\nStandardise automation architecture, coding practices and control philosophies across the site.\nEnsure all automation 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reliability and efficiency through automation.\nDevelop automated solutions that reduce manual intervention and improve process consistency.\nSupport data collection, reporting and digital manufacturing initiatives.\nWork alongside wider production teams to optimise manufacturing performance.\nOperational Support\nProvide specialist technical support during production issues involving automation and controls.\nSupport planned maintenance activities relating to automation systems.\nWork collaboratively with Maintenance to improve asset reliability through engineering improvements.\nParticipate in out-of-hours support or on-call arrangements where required.\nHealth, Safety & Compliance\nEnsure all automation activities comply with company engineering standards and legal requirements.\nSupport machinery safety assessments and functional safety improvements.\nMaintain compliance with electrical, machinery and control system legislation.\nEnsure all modifications are appropriately documented and validated.\nDocumentation & Standards\nMaintain accurate electrical drawings, control system documentation and software records.\nDevelop and maintain engineering standards for automation and controls.\nEnsure documentation is updated following all system modifications.\nPromote standardisation of components, programming methods and engineering practices.\nKey Relationships - Internal & External\nH&S Team, Production Team’s, IT team, and 3rd\nparty OEM’s/automation suppliers\nHealth & Safety\nEnsure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to at all times\nComply with safe working practices as defined by BrewDog\nComplete online or face to face training as and when required\nTake reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work\nReport any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable.\nGeneral\nBe aware of and adhere to BrewDogpolicies and the 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