Deployment Engineer

Royal Mail; Leigh Woods; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Deployment Engineer to lead the deployment and integration of automation assets across sites, coordinating installation, testing and commissioning with suppliers and engineering teams.

You will contribute to site risk management, CDM compliance and deliver technical handover documentation while travelling nationwide for multi-week deployments.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in engineering, technical or scientific discipline (Level 4 or 5 e.g. HNC/HND).
• Accreditation from a Professional Counselling Body desirable (Eng Tech or Incorporated).
• Experience supporting installation and commissioning of automation or material-handling systems.
• Experience working on construction or engineering deployment sites, ideally under CDM regulations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Competence with project documentation tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Jira).

Skills

CDM regulations

Site risk management

Project coordination

Technical documentation

Education

Level 4 or 5 e.g. HNC/HND

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

MS Project

SharePoint

Jira

Job description

Job Details

Job reference number 336737

Deployment Engineer

MS204

Full time 41 Hours

£47,322 - £51,144, plus 10% annual bonus (subject to eligibility), 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and company pension scheme

National

At Royal Mail, we are investing in advanced automation to transform our operations and support the future of the UK's postal network.

We are looking for a motivated individual to support the successful deployment of new automation assets across our operations. In this role, you will contribute to the development of deployment plans, test strategies, technical handover documentation, and compliance checks to ensure assets are introduced safely and effectively. Working closely with cross‑functional Engineering, Technology and Operational teams, you will help coordinate the installation, integration, commissioning and testing of automation equipment, while collaborating with project teams and suppliers to ensure seamless deployment and full operational integration from planning and design through to delivery.

About The Role

In this role you will support the deployment and integration of automation technologies across multiple Royal Mail sites. Working closely with suppliers, engineering specialists, project managers and operational teams, you will help coordinate installation activities to ensure automation assets are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme plans.

You will support site risk management and ensure compliance with CDM regulations and Royal Mail safety standards, acting as a key link between engineering design, installation teams, project management and operations.

The role will also involve conducting site surveys and producing 2D and 3D CAD layouts for automation equipment such as conveyors, sorting systems and robotics. You will contribute to installation planning, support design reviews, and provide technical support throughout production, installation, commissioning and testing. During commissioning and early‑life support, you will assist with performance monitoring, root cause analysis and issue resolution to ensure systems meet operational performance and safety standards.

Role requires frequent national travel and extended overnight stays for multi‑week deployments.

About You

To truly excel in this role, you will possess, and be able to evidence, the skills and experience listed below:

• Recognised qualification in engineering, technical or scientific discipline (Level 4 or 5 e.g. HNC/HND).
• Recognised Accreditation from a Professional Counselling Body desirable (Eng Tech or Incorporated).
• Experience supporting installation and commissioning of automation or material‑handling systems.
• Experience working on construction or engineering deployment sites, ideally under CDM regulations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other relevant CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Competence with project documentation tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Jira).

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Terms of appointment are detailed within the advert and voluntary transfer terms will apply (unless stated otherwise).