Automation Maintenance Engineer - 24/7 Shift Specialist

Royal Mail

Chelmsford

On-site

GBP 49,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance
Pension scheme
22.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
Weekend shift attendance supplement

Job summary

Royal Mail in Chelmsford is seeking an Automation Maintenance Engineer to ensure seamless operation of our advanced automation systems at the Chelmsford Mail Centre, CM2 5AA. The role involves shift-based duties within a pool position to cover 24/7 needs, and requires a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering with PLC experience.

Salary starts at £54,791 per year with night shift allowance and pension; weekend attendance bonuses apply.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Keep automation assets performing through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation.
  • Collaborate with 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 focused on machinery performance at the Hub/Mail Centre.

Skills

PLC knowledge
Electrical & mechanical engineering
Health & safety compliance
Team player

Education

ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Royal Mail in Chelmsford is seeking an Automation Maintenance Engineer to ensure seamless operation of our advanced automation systems at the Chelmsford Mail Centre, CM2 5AA. The role involves shift-based duties within a pool position to cover 24/7 needs, and requires a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering with PLC experience.

Salary starts at £54,791 per year with night shift allowance and pension; weekend attendance bonuses apply.

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