Hub Automation Engineer – Conveyors, PLCs & Maintenance

Evri; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Evri is looking for a Hub Engineer in Rugby to maintain electrical and mechanical equipment across the hub, performing planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs. You’ll work with the engineering team to keep conveyors, sortation systems and automated handling equipment running safely around the clock.

You will diagnose faults, optimise equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring high safety standards and compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification such as City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, ONC or equivalent.
• Experienced in electrical and mechanical maintenance in industrial/automated environments.
• Knowledge of PLCs, particularly Siemens S7, and SCADA systems.
• Experience with conveyors or automated machinery.
• Strong problem-solving, safety and quality commitment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across hub machinery and equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime.
• Maintaining and improving the performance of conveyors, sortation systems and associated equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and safe systems of work.
• Recording maintenance activities accurately using the CMMS system.
• Supporting engineering performance targets and continuous improvement projects.
• Managing contractors on site, including permits to work and safety requirements.
• Monitoring spare parts and highlighting stock requirements.
• Supporting the reliability of key operational systems including generators, safety equipment and automated handling systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC knowledge

Safety compliance

Fault finding

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

SCADA systems

Industrial networks

Job description

Evri is looking for a Hub Engineer in Rugby to maintain electrical and mechanical equipment across the hub, performing planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs. You’ll work with the engineering team to keep conveyors, sortation systems and automated handling equipment running safely around the clock.

You will diagnose faults, optimise equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring high safety standards and compliance with procedures.