Automation Engineer

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Crick; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking an Automation Maintenance Engineering Assistant to support maintenance of automated warehouse equipment at Crick. This permanent, full-time role is ideal for hands-on engineers building a long-term career in automation and engineering.

You will participate in preventative and corrective maintenance, fault finding, and data recording while embracing safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the site. Training and development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• A qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering City & Guilds/NVQ L1 and working towards L2.
• Interest in automation technology, engineering systems, and technical problem solving.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support preventative and corrective maintenance activities across automated warehouse equipment.
• Assist with fault finding, root cause analysis, and timely resolution of automation breakdowns.
• Complete maintenance records, technical audits, and performance reporting accurately.
• Promote high standards of safety, housekeeping, and engineering compliance.
• Contribute ideas and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Automation interest

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Proactive attitude

Education

Electrical/Mechanical eng qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ L1)

Working towards L2

Job description

Could you be the next generation of engineering talent supporting cutting-edge warehouse automation? Are you passionate about solving technical challenges and keeping operations running at peak performance? Looking for a hands‑on engineering opportunity where you can learn, develop, and build a long‑term career?

Here at GXO, we're looking for an Automation Maintenance Engineering Assistant to join our engineering team supporting a leading fashion retailer in Crick.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced warehouse automation technology while developing your engineering skills in a fast-paced and innovative environment. You'll play a key role in supporting preventative and corrective maintenance activities, helping to maximise equipment performance, minimise downtime, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across site. If you're eager to learn, enjoy problem‑solving, and want to build a rewarding career in automation and engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full time, permanent position working in Panama Day Shifts 07:00 to 19:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £37,000.00 per annum, and 24 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Support preventative and corrective maintenance activities across automated warehouse equipment
• Assist with fault finding, root cause analysis, and timely resolution of automation breakdowns
• Complete maintenance records, technical audits, and performance reporting accurately
• Promote high standards of safety, housekeeping, and engineering compliance
• Contribute ideas and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering City & Guilds/NVQ L1 and working towards L2
• An interest in automation technology, engineering systems, and technical problem-solving
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-moving operational environment
• A proactive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and develop

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.