Automation Maintenance Technician (Pool)

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Automation Maintenance Technician in Plymouth, where you will play a crucial role in the transition to mechanised parcel sortation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. You will perform maintenance tasks, support engineering efforts, and engage in continuous improvement activities, all while working in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Weekend shift allowances

Welcome bonus of £1,500

Qualifications

• Qualified multi-skilled engineer in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Experience maintaining automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Leading continuous improvement projects from conception to implementation.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

ONC Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Automation Maintenance Technician (Pool)

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We are recruiting an Automation Maintenance Technician (Pool) at our Plymouth Mail Centre, Plymstock, PL9 7XX site. Royal Mail is undergoing significant technological change, transitioning to a mechanised parcel sortation process. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major investment in new parcel processing technology and engineering. You will contribute to creating a future-ready delivery service that meets the demands of the emerging e-commerce society. This role offers a chance for career growth through dedicated commitment.

Salary: £51,051 per annum, plus night shift allowance. Benefits include 22.5 days annual leave, bank holidays, a defined contribution pension scheme, and weekend shift allowances (£51 per Saturday, £102 per Sunday shift). A welcome bonus of £1,500 may be available (subject to terms and conditions).

The successful candidate will work on a shift rotation system at Plymouth Mail Centre, with some flexibility to meet operational needs, including voluntary overtime and occasional shift pattern changes. The role involves a 40-hour full-time schedule, covering Eariles: 06:45 – 15:15, Lates: 14:45 – 23:15, and Nights: 22:45 – 07:15, with potential adjustments.

This is a Pool position requiring adaptability, stepping in for other technicians during leave or sick leave. Outside these periods, the standard shift is 07:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, with initial placement on the early shift and scheduled variation for broader experience.

The Role

Your responsibilities include:

• Performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks
• Engaging in continuous improvement activities
• Supporting the Engineering Manager and team through reports, fault logging, and data entry
• Diagnosing automation breakdowns and prioritising corrective actions
• Monitoring equipment performance and collaborating with operational stakeholders to enhance automation outputs
• Leading continuous improvement projects from conception to implementation
• Working independently and as part of a team to achieve goals

About You

You should be a qualified multi-skilled engineer in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). You must understand health and safety legislation, have experience maintaining automation equipment, and possess strong communication skills. A full UK driving license is required for occasional site travel.

Next Steps

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, including practical and verbal assessments. Proof of qualifications will be required at this stage.

About Us

Royal Mail has a rich history of over five centuries, connecting communities and delivering services across the UK. We are committed to being the best delivery company in the UK and Europe, embracing innovation, flexibility, and efficiency. We value diversity and inclusion, supporting our employees and actively promoting a positive work environment. We also support military personnel and veterans, welcoming applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, and military spouses.

For more about Royal Mail, visit: Royal Mail Group

Additional Information

Job reference number: 325005

Location: Plymouth, England, UK

Employment type: Full-time, Mid-Senior level

Industry: Freight and Package Transportation