Automation Maintenance Engineer

Royal Mail; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in London is looking for a Pool Automation Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role involves performing maintenance on automation equipment, engaging in continuous improvement projects, and working closely with the Engineering Manager. Candidates should have qualifications in electrical and mechanical engineering and experience in automation maintenance. With a competitive salary exceeding £60,000, this position promises career growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Night shift allowance

22.5 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Welcome bonus of £1,500

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC or NVQ Level 3).
• First-hand experience maintaining automation equipment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Identify and work on Continuous Improvement projects for machinery.
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Team collaboration

Education

ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Royal Mail is engaged in one of the biggest technological changes in its history, transitioning to a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation process. It's a very exciting time to join us! To facilitate this change, a huge organisation wide investment in new parcel processing technology is in progress, with the necessary associated investment in engineering. You'll have a unique opportunity to be a part of this exciting programme, creating a delivery service provider for the future and able to meet customer demand in the emerging "e-commerce" society. A significant opportunity for anyone wishing to further their careers through dedicated commitment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance
• Perform continuous improvement activities
• Provide effective and efficient support to the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader and Engineering Team Coaches, completion of end of shift reports, fault logging and data entry
• Identify the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritise corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders
• Identify and work on Continuous Improvement projects, conception to implementation ownership, for machinery in the Hub/ Mail Centre

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• First‑hand experience maintaining automation equipment
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals
• Full UK driving licence (occasionally required to travel to other sites)

Location & Salary

Mount Pleasant Mail Centre, Farringdon Road, London, EC1A 1BB.

Salary: £53,195 per annum, plus night shift allowance, 22.5 days annual leave with bank holidays, and a defined contribution pension scheme. Weekend supplement of £51 per Saturday attendance and £102 per Sunday attendance. Potential overall earnings including overtime and allowances can exceed £60,000 per annum. A welcome bonus of £1,500 may be available.

Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

The role is full‑time (40 hours per week) with a shift rotation system that includes early, late, night and weekend shifts. Typical shift times are: Early 06:00 – 15:00; Late 13:30 – 22:00; Night 21:00 – 07:00. Weekend shifts are all day Saturday 07:00 – 19:00 and Sunday 08:00 – 19:00. When not covering a shift you will be on days 06:00 – 15:00 Monday to Friday. Overtime is available most weeks.

We are now recruiting for a Pool Automation Maintenance Technician and encourage all applicants to embrace Royal Mail core values and to contribute to a positive culture. Royal Mail is committed to inclusion and offers support for necessary adjustments during the application and hiring process.

Job reference number 325496.