Automation Maintenance Technician

Proactive Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Automation Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability and efficiency of automated systems through preventative and reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate should possess a Level 3 qualification in Engineering and have substantial experience in automated systems maintenance. This role offers a competitive salary, night shift allowances, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Night shift allowance

Weekend premiums

22.5 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification (NVQ/ONC) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience maintaining automated or mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated machinery.
• Diagnose faults and identify root causes to minimize downtime.
• Carry out continuous improvement initiatives for equipment performance.
• Support Engineering Managers with maintenance reports and fault logs.
• Collaborate with operations teams to optimize automation performance.
• Own Continuous Improvement projects from concept to implementation.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Automation Maintenance Technician

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (rotating early, late & night shifts)

Salary: £53,195 per annum + night shift allowance + weekend premiums. Total earning potential: Over £60,000 per annum

Location: Farringdon

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineers to join our clients automation team at their state-of-the-art mail centre.

You’ll help keep their cutting‑edge sorting and parcel processing systems running smoothly through planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major national organisation investing heavily in automation and innovation.

Job Summary

As a key member of the engineering team, you’ll ensure the reliability, efficiency, and performance of our automated systems through a combination of preventative and reactive maintenance enhancing our mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated machinery.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying root causes to minimise downtime.
• Carrying out continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Supporting Engineering Managers, Team Leaders, and Coaches through maintenance reports, fault logs, and data entry.
• Collaborating with operations teams to optimise automation outputs and performance.
• Taking ownership of Continuous Improvement projects from concept to implementation.
• Working both independently and as part of a team to achieve shared goals.

Requirements

• A minimum Level 3 qualification (NVQ/ONC) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience maintaining automated or mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• A solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible approach to working hours and occasional site travel (full UK driving licence required).

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Night shift allowance and weekend premiums.
• 22.5 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth.
• Be part of one of the UK's most significant automation and engineering transformation projects.

How to Apply

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact…

Proactive Global Equal Opportunity Statement

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.