Senior Automation Engineer

Job Introduction

The Senior Automation Engineer will develop & deliver the D&T Automation Strategy, deliver Capital and Special Revenue (SR) projects as part of the Engineering Projects department, and act as the System Owner for the Distilleries Automation network.

Main Responsibility

• Lead the development of the 5 year Distilleries Automation strategy and define, develop and implement the Distilleries Automation improvement plan in line with the Company and Business Unit strategic objectives.
• Lead, develop and implement best practice standards for all aspects of Distilleries Automation, holding accountability for management of the automation network.
• Accountable for the compliance of Distilleries Automation with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Improve and Maintain the Distilleries Automation systems - hardware/ software/ version
• Establish and implement effective communication with GTS, to deliver a complete network solution.
• Lead and/or support the delivery of assigned Capital and SR projects.
• Monitor the quality compliance of the Distilleries Automation systems and ensure the close-out of any non-conformances raised. Assess and control modifications to the distilleries- including training and documentation
• Lead automation procurement and commercial activities, ensuring a network of approved suppliers and system integrators.
• Leads, motivates and develops their team in line with the Company Values to maximise employee engagement.
•   Demonstrate behaviours in line with our diversity and inclusion aim, which is to create and promote a diverse and inclusive culture at WG&S where ideas, differences and views are respected and where all employees are encouraged to create their own personal legacy

Our Ideal Candidate

• Educated to degree level within an engineering context.
• Significant engineering experience in a relevant operational and/or project environment.
• Evidence of driving and implementing successful improvements within a production environment.
• Resilient leader with a passion and commitment to deliver continuous improvement.
• Proven team leader who can set objectives, performance manage a team and develop individuals to achieve their potential.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer.
• Knowledge of Grain and/or Malt Distilling Processes.
• Proven track record in successfully delivering major capital expenditure projects.
• A pragmatic problem solver with the ability to prioritise and achieve targets under pressure whilst managing conflicting priorities.

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.