Automation Developer

AAH Pharmaceuticals; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join AAH Pharmaceuticals as an Automation Developer, where you'll ensure the efficient management of automated systems across our branch network. This role involves maintaining equipment, facilitating maintenance schedules, and supporting our commitment to continuous improvement in the healthcare distribution sector. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering lifesaving medicines while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Company sick pay

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Death in service benefit

Discounted shopping platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent career progression

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing CAPEX projects in operational environments.
• Strong understanding of automated systems maintenance and repair.
• Proven experience in dynamic, regulated multi-site engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient automation systems management.
• Facilitate design of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct regular audits for compliance.

Skills

Experience with modern maintenance techniques

Automated systems maintenance

Leadership

IOSH certification

Education

HND qualification in engineering

Time-served engineering apprenticeship

Job description

About The Role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, Projects & Facilities, this role will ensure efficient & effective automation systems management, leading to reliability and national improvements in AAH sites' automated systems & equipment. As a member of the Group Engineering team, the Automation Developer will contribute to and lead national maintenance and improvement initiatives across the AAH branch network, supporting the Business Engineering Strategy.

Accountabilities

• Maintenance of Automated systems
• Facilitate the design of an effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule for Automated systems and equipment
• Facilitate regular reviews of the PPM schedules with each site team
• Assist with proposals to design and adopt fit-for-purpose maintenance schedules and resource plans
• Ensure compliance with the schedule via regular audits of the sites
• Escalate non-compliances to the Head of Engineering, Projects & Facilities
• Ensure automation is running in conformance with best practice guidelines
• Manage a central engineering spares store for critical spares acquired through automation upgrades
• Advise on site engineering store stocks to ensure all critical spares are available to all sites
• Manage priorities proactively

Why AAH?

AAH is the leading medical supplier in the UK, impacting millions of people across communities. We distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals, and GPs from our network of branches. We are committed to continuous improvement and investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our goods.

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Death in service benefit
• Discounted shopping platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent career progression with full ongoing support
• Onsite parking with excellent working conditions and transport links

About You

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship
• HND qualification in an engineering discipline
• Experience with modern maintenance techniques (e.g., TPM, RCM)
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer with leadership/supervisory roles in warehousing or FMCG
• Experience in automated systems maintenance and repair
• IOSH certification
• Experience managing CAPEX projects in operational environments
• Proven experience working in dynamic, regulated, multi-site engineering environments such as distribution or manufacturing

About Us

At AAH, you’ll be part of a team playing a vital role in one of the UK’s largest pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution networks. We make a difference daily by delivering lifesaving medicines across communities. Guided by our ICARE values, we foster an inclusive, collaborative culture. We are committed to sustainability, reducing our environmental impact through fleet modernisation, route optimisation, waste minimisation, and energy efficiency. We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to diversity and inclusion. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.