Automation Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A leading postal company is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to join their Bristol Mail Centre. You will perform various maintenance tasks including preventative and corrective actions while supporting engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in electrical and mechanical engineering, experience with automation equipment, and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a competitive salary with additional benefits including allowances for weekend work and an annual leave package.

Benefits

Night shift allowance

Weekend supplement

22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC Electrical Engineering or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field.
• First-hand experience of maintaining automation equipment.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks including preventive, predictive, and corrective.
• Support the Engineering Manager and Maintenance Team Leader.
• Identify and prioritize corrective actions for automation breakdowns.
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs.
• Work on Continuous Improvement projects from conception to implementation.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Effective communication of complex issues

Technical problem-solving

Education

ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Automation Maintenance Technician – Bristol Mail Centre, Gloucester Road North, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7ST site.

Salary and Benefits

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 for Saturday (£53.14 per attendance) and Sunday (£106.28 per attendance).
• Shift attendance equates to 40 hours per week (excluding meal breaks), working 12 hour shifts (7am – 7pm & 7pm – 7am). Weekend working as part of the rota.

Key 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 prioritize 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.
• Work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with qualifications in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 - or equivalent).
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• First-hand experience of maintaining automation equipment with a flexible approach and ability to communicate complex issues effectively.
• Full UK driving licence required.

What Happens Next

After initial application, shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview, incorporating practical and verbal assessments. You will also be asked to provide proof of any quoted formal qualifications at this interview.

About Us

Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers, and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK. Our market is changing, but as one of the UK's leading companies we are focused on achieving our vision of being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe.

Commitment to Inclusion

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted. For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.Internationaldistributionsservices.Com/en/about-us/

Job Reference

332916