Automation Maintenance Technician - Pool

Royal Mail Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pool Automation Maintenance Technician at the Chelmsford Mail Centre. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to engage in significant technological changes within the organization. You will be responsible for maintaining automation assets and ensuring optimal performance through various maintenance strategies. With a supportive environment that values adaptability and communication, you will play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency. Enjoy competitive salary benefits, including a welcome bonus and generous annual leave, while contributing to a company dedicated to connecting communities across the UK.

Benefits

Night Shift Allowance

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Weekend Shift Supplement

22.5 Days Annual Leave

Welcome Bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Experience maintaining automation equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automation assets through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize equipment performance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Health & Safety Knowledge

Preventative Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Corrective Maintenance

Communication Skills

Education

ONC Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3

Job description

We are now recruiting for Pool Automation Maintenance Technicians at our Chelmsford Mail Centre, Winsford Way, CHELMSFORD. CM2 5AA site.

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

You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*
*payments are made in installments and are subject to terms and conditions.

The successful candidate will cover the Chelmsford Mail Centre shift rotation, with some voluntary flexibility to meet our 24/7 operational needs, including overtime and shift pattern flexibility.

This is a Pool position requiring adaptability to step in for other Technicians during their leave or sick leave. When not covering, you will follow the shift rota below:

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 / Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
4. Week 4 - Off (Monday to Saturday) / Sunday 20:00 - 06:15

Royal Mail is undergoing significant technological change with new parcel processing technology, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of this transformation and to develop your career.

The Role

Full-time, 40 hours/week. Responsible for maintaining automation assets through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, supporting continuous improvement, and collaborating with operational stakeholders to optimize equipment performance.

About you

Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, experience maintaining automation equipment, and a flexible, communicative approach. A full UK driving licence is required for occasional site travel.

Next steps

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with practical and verbal assessments. Proof of qualifications will be required.

About Us

Royal Mail has a long history of connecting communities across the UK, committed to being the best delivery company in the UK and Europe, embracing diversity and inclusion, and supporting military personnel and their families.

Job reference number: 321117

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