Automation Technician

UPS; Hemington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Paid maternity leave

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

UPS in Hemington seeks a skilled Automation Technician to join a fast-paced sortation facility. The position requires expertise in control systems and leadership capabilities. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in Automation or a related field, and experience in automated environments is highly desirable.

You will oversee maintenance operations, respond to breakdowns, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role offers an opportunity for ongoing development in a modern, automated setting with employee perks including a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in automated environments such as warehousing or logistics.
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of engineers and clerks.
• Prioritise maintenance activities and allocate tasks.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance on automation systems.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills

Team leadership or supervisory experience

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Communication and teamwork skills

Education

HNC/HND in Automation, Robotics, or Control Systems

BSc preferred

Tools

PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

CMMS systems (e.g. Maximo)

Job description

Automation Technician

Location: East Midlands Airport

Job Type: Full‑Time | Shift‑Based

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Shift Pattern

Monday–Friday Shifts

• 06:00 AM to 02:00 PM
• 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• 10:00 PM to 06:00 AM

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Technician to join our fast‑paced, state‑of‑the‑art sortation facility. This role is ideal for someone passionate about automation, control systems, and maintenance reliability.

You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of a highly automated environment, working with equipment such as conveyors, sorters, scanners, PLC‑controlled systems, and associated electrical and mechanical components.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a modern facility that offers cutting‑edge technology, ongoing training, and strong progression opportunities.

About The Team

Our BaSE Specialists are highly skilled control systems engineers who lead a team within our fully automated facility. This is a key position combining 80% hands‑on technical work and 20% administrative responsibility.

As a team leader, you will oversee maintenance, automation, and control operations using advanced technologies such as:

• TIA Portal
• CCW
• MoviSuite
• ProNerta
• SCADA systems
• Fibre optic communications

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of engineers and clerks
• Prioritise maintenance activities and allocate tasks effectively
• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on automation systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and control system faults
• Respond rapidly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime
• Maintain and troubleshoot:
  • Conveyors, motors, sensors, VFDs
  • Scanners and pneumatic systems
  • PLC‑controlled systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for system performance
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS/Maximo systems
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Collaborate closely with operations during peak periods

Requirements

Essential:

• HNC/HND in Automation, Robotics, or Control Systems (BSc preferred)
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
• Experience in automated environments (warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution)
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Knowledge of conveyors, sorters, motors, sensors, relays, and drives
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and overtime

Desirable:

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g. Maximo)
• 17th/18th Edition electrical qualification
• Experience in high‑speed logistics or airport baggage systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company pension scheme
• Paid maternity leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative engineering team
• Modern, automated working environment
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Annual bonus opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

UPS is committed to treating all individuals fairly. Recruitment, selection, training, promotion, and compensation are based on merit, experience, and job‑related criteria. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Employee Type

Permanent