Automation Maintenance Technician (Pool)

None; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Royal Mail as an Automation Maintenance Technician at the Plymouth Mail Centre, where you'll play a key role in maintaining automation equipment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £51,051 plus benefits, including a welcome bonus and shift allowances. Ideal candidates are experienced engineers with strong communication skills and a commitment to safety. Enjoy opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Weekend shift supplement

Welcome bonus of £1,500

Qualifications

• Experienced multi-skilled engineer in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Log faults and complete reports.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

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 one of the biggest technological changes in its history, transitioning to a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation process. It’s a very exciting time to join us! To facilitate this change, a huge organisation-wide investment in new parcel processing technology is in progress, along with the necessary engineering investments. You’ll have a unique opportunity to be part of this exciting programme, creating a future-ready delivery service provider capable of meeting customer demand in the emerging “e-commerce” society. This role offers a significant opportunity for career growth through dedicated commitment.

Salary: £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 a weekend shift supplement (£51 per Saturday, £102 per Sunday attendance). You may also be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500 (subject to terms and conditions, paid in installments).

The successful candidate will be required to 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 approximately 40 hours per week, full-time, covering Earliest: 06:45 – 15:15, Late: 14:45 – 23:15, Night: 22:45 – 07:15, with potential changes to meet operational demands.

This is a Pool position requiring adaptability and flexibility to cover for other technicians during leave or sickness. Outside of these periods, your standard shift will be the day shift from 07:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday. Initially, you will start on this early shift, with scheduled rotation to gain experience with other shifts.

The Role

You will ensure the availability and performance of automation assets through effective maintenance, including:

• Performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Engaging in continuous improvement activities
• Supporting the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader, and Coaches
• Logging faults and completing reports
• Identifying root causes of breakdowns and prioritising corrective actions
• Monitoring equipment performance and collaborating with operational stakeholders
• Leading continuous improvement projects from conception to implementation
• Working independently and as part of a team to achieve goals

About You

You are an experienced multi-skilled engineer, qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). You understand Health & Safety legislation, have experience maintaining automation equipment, and possess excellent communication skills. A full UK driving licence is required, as travel to other sites may be necessary.

What Happens Next?

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, including practical and verbal assessments, and will need to provide proof of qualifications at this stage.

About Us

Royal Mail has a history spanning five centuries, connecting communities and delivering a universal postal service to over 29 million addresses in the UK. We are evolving to become more commercial, flexible, and efficient, leveraging our strong brand and new services to lead in the market.

We value diversity and actively support belonging through employee network groups. We are committed to inclusion and can accommodate adjustments during the application and hiring process. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

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

Job reference number: 325005