Automation Maintenance Engineer - CI & PLC

Royal Mail; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A major postal service provider in Cheshire is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to support their mechanised parcel sortation process. Responsibilities include performing maintenance on automation assets, leading continuous improvement projects, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant engineering qualification and experience with automation equipment. The role offers a competitive salary along with benefits including additional allowances, annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Night shift allowance

22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.
• Experience in maintaining automation equipment is essential.
• Must have a full UK driving licence for occasional site travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on automation assets.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects from conception to implementation.
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs.

Skills

Maintenance of automation equipment

Strong communication skills

Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Education

Minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

A major postal service provider in Cheshire is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to support their mechanised parcel sortation process. Responsibilities include performing maintenance on automation assets, leading continuous improvement projects, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant engineering qualification and experience with automation equipment. The role offers a competitive salary along with benefits including additional allowances, annual leave, and a pension scheme.