Automation Maintenance Engineer - 24/7 Hub & Night Shifts

Royal Mail; Crick; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

Defined contribution pension

22.5 days annual leave

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking an Automation Maintenance Engineer at our Midlands Super Hub in Crick. You will ensure smooth running of cutting-edge automation systems, drive continuous improvements, and work with the Engineering Manager to log faults and prepare reports.

The role requires electrical/mechanical engineering qualifications, PLC experience, and a UK driving licence. It is a full-time position with 24/7 operational support expectations and shift coverage.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experienced in maintaining automation equipment, ideally with PLC knowledge.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• A proactive team player who can also work independently.
• Full manual UK driving licence (for occasional travel to other sites).

Responsibilities

• Keep automation assets performing at their best through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and team leaders, completing reports and logging faults.
• Diagnose and resolve automation breakdowns quickly to keep operations flowing.
• Monitor performance and work with stakeholders to boost output.
• Take ownership of Continuous Improvement projects from concept to implementation focused on enhancing machinery performance in our Hub/Mail Centre.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Team player / independent

Education

ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking an Automation Maintenance Engineer at our Midlands Super Hub in Crick. You will ensure smooth running of cutting-edge automation systems, drive continuous improvements, and work with the Engineering Manager to log faults and prepare reports.

The role requires electrical/mechanical engineering qualifications, PLC experience, and a UK driving licence. It is a full-time position with 24/7 operational support expectations and shift coverage.