Automation Engineer - Avonmouth: Maintenance & Improvement

GXO Logistics, Inc.; West of England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Dental insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. at Avonmouth operates a highly automated distribution centre for a major Amazon contract, featuring roller conveyor networks and Intralox sorter technology.

The role is 60% mechanical and 40% electrical, with planned maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement projects driving uptime. The successful Automation Engineer will maintain and improve the automated operation, work a Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00 shift, and contribute to a safety-focused engineering culture

Qualifications

• Fault finding skills across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems
• Safety-first mindset with ability to work independently
• Ability to manage priorities and drive continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to keep automated equipment operating safely and efficiently
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and control system faults to minimise downtime
• Complete maintenance records, reports and documentation using the site CMMS system
• Support continuous improvement projects, equipment upgrades and engineering initiatives across the site

Skills

Fault finding

Safety mindset

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Electrical certification

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

CMMS

Intralox sorter technology

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. at Avonmouth operates a highly automated distribution centre for a major Amazon contract, featuring roller conveyor networks and Intralox sorter technology.

The role is 60% mechanical and 40% electrical, with planned maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement projects driving uptime. The successful Automation Engineer will maintain and improve the automated operation, work a Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00 shift, and contribute to a safety-focused engineering culture