AGV Subject Matter Expert

Royal Mail; Overstone; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a technical leader for automation systems at its Midlands Super Hub in Crick. The role involves guiding AGV upgrades, providing engineering leadership, and mentoring teams to deliver safe, compliant automation solutions.

You will lead fleet integration, work with PLCs (Siemens S7, SIMATIC, SIMOVE, CODESYS), and ensure adherence to safety standards while driving continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND (Level 4/5) in electrical and mechanical essential; degree Level 6 desirable.
• Engineering technical leader with knowledge of systems, design principles and industry standards.
• Experience leading and training teams of engineers.
• Experienced with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to include integration, diagnostics, performance optimisation.
• Good understanding of fleet management systems for AGV coordination, path control, and load management.
• Knowledge of PLC systems including Siemens S7, SIMATIC, SIMOVE, and CODESYS.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, SCADA, CMMS and relevant codes/standards (ASME, IEEE, ISA, NFPA, API, ISO).
• Strong focus on safety culture and risk management; applying safety standards/regulations.
• Continuous improvement: root cause analysis, data interpretation, and automation optimisation.
• Working knowledge of SCADA; PUWER Assessor and IOSH Managing Safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to expert for automation systems, providing technical leadership on complex engineering challenges.
• Lead on small modifications to the AGV fleet to include system upgrades, and design reviews, ensuring safety requirements are met.
• Provide technical leadership and support to teams in solving complex engineering challenges.
• Mentor and train engineers, technicians, on best practices, systems knowledge, and safe work practices.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, fault finding, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, IEC), and internal quality management systems.
• Support safety audits, risk assessments, inspections, and regulatory reviews from a technical/compliance standpoint.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and consultants to resolve technical issues and deliver safe solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Automation systems

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Mentoring engineers

Systems integration

SCADA knowledge

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND in electrical & mechanical

Engineering degree (Level 6) desirable

Tools

Siemens S7

SIMATIC

SIMOVE

CODESYS

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MATLAB

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to expert for automation systems, providing technical leadership on complex engineering challenges (e.g., mechanical, electrical, automation, process, or reliability)
• Lead on small modifications to the AGV fleet to include system upgrades, and design reviews, ensuring all safety requirements and regulations are met or exceeded
• Provide technical leadership and support to teams in solving complex engineering challenges
• Mentor and train engineers, technicians, on best practices, systems knowledge, and safe work practices
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, fault finding, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, IEC), and internal quality and safety management systems
• Support safety audits, risk assessments, inspections, and regulatory reviews from a technical and compliance standpoint
• Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and consultants to resolve technical issues and deliver solutions with safety compliance integrated throughout

Attendance

Attendance: Panama shift working, 2 weeks of days (07:00 - 19:00) and 2 weeks of nights (19:00 - 07:00) Week 1: Monday, Tuesday and Friday to Sunday Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday

Qualifications

• HNC/HND (Level 4/5) in electrical and mechanical (essential), degree (Level 6) in a engineering discipline (desirable)
• An engineering technical leader with knowledge of systems, design principles and industry standards
• Experience of leading and training teams of engineers
• Experienced with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to include integration, diagnostics, performance optimisation (essential)
• A good understanding of fleet management systems for AGV coordination, path control, and load management
• The ability to solve complex engineering problems and deliver innovative, safe solutions.
• Experienced with PLC systems including Siemens S7, SIMATIC, SIMOVE, and CODESYS
• Familiarity with industry-specific software, tools, and design platforms (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, SCADA, CMMS) and knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, IEEE, ISA, NFPA, API, ISO)
• Strong focus on safety culture and risk management with experience of applying safety standards and regulations
• Continuous improvement activity, experienced in root cause analysis, data interpretation, and automation system optimisation
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems, certified or willing to gain PUWER Assessor and IOSH Managing Safety qualifications

Salary & Benefits

Salary £47,322 per annum, 10% annual bonus potential, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates

Fixed Term, Full time, 41 hours per weem Midlands Super Hub, Dirft Drive, Crick, NN6 7GZ, Closing Date: Thursday 15th September. This advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

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