Automation Maintenance Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician in Chelmsford. In this role, you will ensure the smooth operation of automation systems, working flexibly across rotating shifts. The ideal candidate has experience with automation equipment and holds a Level 3 qualification in electrical and mechanical engineering. This position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits including 22.5 days holiday, ongoing training, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

22.5 Days holiday

Ongoing training & development

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• First-hand experience maintaining automation equipment, including conveyor systems and sorting machines.
• Full UK Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Provide support to the Engineering Manager and Maintenance Team Leader.
• Identify root causes of automation breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions.

Skills

Experience with automation equipment

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Education

Level 3 in electrical and mechanical engineering

ONC Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Conveyor systems

Sorting machines

Job description

Automation Maintenance Technician - Chelmsford

Salary: £51,051 basic, £57,100 with shift allowances (£51 per day for Saturdays and £102 for Sundays)

Working hours:

This role is a Pool position, requiring significant adaptability and flexibility as you’ll be stepping in for other Technicians during their Annual Leave or Sick leave. When not covering, you will follow the shift rota detailed below.

You will cover early, late, and night shifts across an 8-week rota:

1. Week 1 - Nights - 22:30 - 06:40 Monday to Friday / Saturday 19:00 - 06:15
2. Week 2 - Lates - 14:30 - 22:40 Monday to Friday
3. Week 3 - Earlies - 06:30 - 14:40 Monday to Friday / Saturday 06:30 - 19:10 and Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
4. Week 4 - Monday to Saturday off / Sunday 20:00 - 06:15

Then start on Week 1 rotation again.

Join a leading name in automation and logistics as an Automation Maintenance Technician! This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. You’ll play a vital role in keeping our automated systems running smoothly and efficiently.

Benefits:

• 22.5 Days holiday (Rising with service) + Bank holidays
• Ongoing training & development
• Competitive starting basic salary
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Automation Maintenance Technician Role:

• 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, including 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

Automation Maintenance Technician requirements:

• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders
• Identify and work on Continuous Improvement projects, from conception to implementation, for machinery in the Hub/Mail Centre
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals

About You:

• The ideal candidate must have first-hand experience of maintaining automation equipment, including but not limited to Conveyor systems, infrastructure systems, and sorting machines.
• The machines you will be working on include:
• Compact sequence Sorters
• Culler facer Canceller
• Letter/parcel sorting machines
• You will be required to work as part of a team and have a good understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Requirements:

• You must be fully qualified with Level 3 in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering – or equivalent)
• Full UK Driver’s License

Consultant – Liam Bolton - MDLOJ

Octane Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM, and related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for various technician roles including Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, and others.