Lead Automation Maintenance Engineer

Royal Mail; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned delivery service provider is seeking a skilled Maintenance Team Leader to manage automation maintenance at their site in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland. The role includes leading a team of engineers, overseeing maintenance plans, and ensuring asset performance. Candidates should possess an electrical engineering qualification and extensive experience in automation and team leadership. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including enhanced maternity and paternity support.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity pay

Discounts on groceries and holidays

Wellbeing services

Healthcare CashPlan

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Extensive background in automation engineering and maintenance is essential.
• Experience in leading large teams with technical leadership skills required.
• Familiarity with reporting, data analysis, and SAP based systems is needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of automation engineers and coaches.
• Develop and motivate the team through coaching and training.
• Lead daily maintenance activities for automation assets.
• Communicate maintenance plans to engineering teams.
• Conduct audits and root cause analysis for maintenance issues.
• Monitor maintenance costs and manage tools using SAP.

Skills

Automation engineering

Team leadership

Data analysis

SAP systems

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ 3/ONC/HNC or equivalent)

Job description

A renowned delivery service provider is seeking a skilled Maintenance Team Leader to manage automation maintenance at their site in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland. The role includes leading a team of engineers, overseeing maintenance plans, and ensuring asset performance. Candidates should possess an electrical engineering qualification and extensive experience in automation and team leadership. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including enhanced maternity and paternity support.