Automation Maintenance Technician

Royal Mail; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician at their Gloucester location. The role offers an annual salary of over £56,000 including allowances and compensation for weekend shifts. Responsibilities include ensuring the performance of automation assets, performing various maintenance tasks, and supporting the engineering team. Qualified candidates should have hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, alongside knowledge of health and safety regulations. Work involves 12-hour shifts and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Night shift allowance

Weekend supplements for attendance

Qualifications

• Experienced multi-skilled engineer qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and experience maintaining automation equipment.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and performance of automation assets through effective maintenance procedures.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Identify root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritise corrective actions.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer

Knowledge of health & safety legislation

Effective communication

Flexible approach

Education

Minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for Automation Maintenance Technician at our Bristol Mail Centre, Gloucester Road North, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7ST.

In this role your potential earning will be over £56,000 per annum. Salary: £53,195 per annum plus night shift allowance, 22.5 days annual leave with bank holidays, defined contribution pension scheme. Weekend supplements apply to Saturday (£53.14 per attendance) and Sunday (£106.28 per attendance).

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and performance of automation assets through effective maintenance procedures.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Provide support to the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader and Engineering Team Coaches, including end‑of‑shift reports, fault logging and data entry.
• Identify root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritise 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, from conception to implementation ownership, for machinery in the Hub/ Mail Centre.
• Work independently and as part of a team to achieve common goals.
• Attend 12‑hour shifts (7am‑7pm & 7pm‑7am) and weekend shifts as per rota.

Qualifications

• Experienced multi‑skilled engineer qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and experience maintaining automation equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively.
• Flexible approach and willingness to cover voluntary overtime and occasional shift pattern flexibility.

What Happens Next

After initial application, shortlisted candidates will attend an interview with practical and verbal assessments. Proof of formal qualifications will be required.

About Royal Mail

Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK.

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. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process.

Job Reference Number

332916