Automation Maintenance Technician (Pool)

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

Job summary

Join Royal Mail as an Automation Maintenance Technician in Plymouth, where you'll maintain automation assets and support the transition to mechanised parcel sortation. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Weekend shift allowances

Welcome bonus of £1,500

Qualifications

• Experience in automation equipment maintenance.
• Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automation assets through preventative, predictive, and corrective tasks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance automation performance.

Skills

Communication

Health and Safety Legislation

Education

ONC Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Title: Automation Maintenance Technician (Pool)

Location: Plymouth Mail Centre, Plymstock, PL9 7XX

Royal Mail is undergoing significant technological transformation, transitioning to a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation process. This is an exciting opportunity to join a major investment in new parcel processing technology, contributing to the future of delivery services and supporting the growth of e-commerce. We offer a career development platform for dedicated professionals.

Salary and Benefits

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

Shift and Flexibility

The role requires flexibility to cover the Plymouth Mail Centre's shift rotation, including voluntary overtime and occasional shift pattern adjustments to meet operational needs. Standard shifts are 40 hours/week, with initial shifts from 07:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, with potential changes to meet operational demands.

The Role

Responsibilities include maintaining automation assets through preventative, predictive, and corrective tasks, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, fault logging, root cause analysis, and collaborating with operational stakeholders to enhance automation performance. The role involves working independently and as part of a team.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent), with experience in automation equipment maintenance, understanding of health and safety legislation, and effective communication skills. A full UK driving license is required for site travel.

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, including practical and verbal assessments, and must provide proof of qualifications at the interview.

About Royal Mail

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, embracing innovation and diversity, and fostering an inclusive culture. We support military personnel and are committed to equal opportunities.

Job reference number: 325005

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