Automation Maintenance Technician (Pool)

Royalmailgroup; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading delivery company as an Automation Maintenance Technician at the Plymouth Mail Centre. This role involves ensuring the performance of automation assets through maintenance and improvement activities. Ideal candidates will be multi-skilled engineers with electrical and mechanical expertise. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and efficiency.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Weekend shift allowances

Welcome bonus of £1,500

Qualifications

• Qualified multi-skilled engineer with electrical and mechanical expertise.
• Experience maintaining automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Diagnosing root causes of automation failures.
• Leading continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Expertise

Health & Safety Knowledge

Communication

Education

ONC Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3

Job description

We are now recruiting for an Automation Maintenance Technician (Pool) at our Plymouth Mail Centre, Plymstock, PL9 7XX site.

Royal Mail is engaged in a significant technological transformation, transitioning to a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation process. This is an exciting opportunity to join us during this period of change! We are investing heavily in new parcel processing technology and engineering resources. As part of this programme, you will help create a future-ready delivery service that meets the demands of the growing e-commerce sector. This role offers a unique opportunity for career development through dedicated commitment.

Salary: £51,051 per annum, plus night shift allowance. Benefits include 22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a defined contribution pension scheme, and weekend shift allowances (£51 per Saturday, £102 per Sunday).

You may also be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500 (subject to terms and conditions, paid in installments).

The successful candidate will work on a shift rotation system at the Plymouth Mail Centre, with some voluntary flexibility to meet operational needs, including occasional overtime and shift pattern adjustments.

Shift hours are 40 hours per week, covering Earliest: 06:45 – 15:15, Late: 14:45 – 23:15, and Night: 22:45 – 07:15, with potential future adjustments to meet operational requirements.

This is a Pool position requiring flexibility to cover for other technicians during leave or sickness. Outside these periods, the standard shift is typically from 07:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday. You will initially start on the early shift and may be scheduled for other shifts to gain broader experience.

The Role

You will ensure the availability and performance of automation assets through effective maintenance. Key responsibilities include:

• Performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks
• Engaging in continuous improvement activities
• Supporting the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader, and Engineers, including reporting and fault logging
• Diagnosing root causes of automation failures and prioritising corrective actions
• Monitoring equipment performance and collaborating with operational teams to enhance outputs
• Leading and participating in continuous improvement projects from conception to implementation
• Working independently and as part of a team to achieve shared goals

About You

You should be a qualified multi-skilled engineer with electrical and mechanical expertise (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). You will have knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, experience maintaining automation equipment, and excellent communication skills. A full UK driving licence is required as travel to other sites may be necessary.

What Happens Next?

Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview, including practical and verbal assessments, with proof of qualifications required at this stage.

About Us

With over five centuries of history, Royal Mail connects communities across the UK, delivering to over 29 million addresses. We aim to be the UK's leading delivery company by embracing innovation, flexibility, and efficiency, supported by our strong brand and diverse range of services.

We value diversity and inclusion, actively supporting our employee network groups and the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to providing adjustments during the application process and welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, and military spouses/partners.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/