Mail Sorting Systems Engineer

Jersey Post Group; St. Saviour; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DC Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Health and dental cash plan

Partner benefits and discounts

Job summary

Jersey Post is seeking a Mail Sorting Systems Engineer to keep our automated mail and parcel processing equipment running safely and efficiently. You will maintain, troubleshoot and improve a range of systems, ensuring uptime and peak performance across sorting machinery and related infrastructure.

The role requires electrical qualifications, PLC knowledge, and strong diagnostic skills, plus the ability to read technical drawings and work safely in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining and fault-finding industrial automation equipment.
• Ability to read drawings, wiring diagrams and manuals.
• Full driving licence and commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain automated mail and parcel sorting equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to faults.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and control system issues across machinery.
• Maintain parcel locker networks and infrastructure.
• Update system configurations and software as needed.
• Ensure maintenance is safe and compliant with standards.
• Keep maintenance records and logs.
• Provide technical support to teams and contractors.
• Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers for repairs.
• Identify improvements to reliability and performance.
• Participate in out-of-hours breakdown support.

Skills

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Technical drawings

Communication

Safe working

Driving licence

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

PLCs

Motors & sensors

Electrical panels

Job description

Mail Sorting Systems Engineer

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Postal Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: St Saviour, Jersey

Reporting To: Operations Director

Description

Join Jersey Post as a Mail Sorting Systems Engineer where you'll play a key role in keeping our automated mail and parcel processing equipment running safely and efficiently.

You'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving a range of automated systems, including parcel and letter sorting machines, conveyors and parcel locker networks. Working closely with operational teams, you'll help minimise downtime, support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure equipment is operating at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain automated mail and parcel sorting equipment to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to equipment faults to minimise operational downtime.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and control system issues across sorting machinery and associated equipment.
• Maintain parcel locker networks and supporting infrastructure across the island.
• Update and support sorting systems, including software, calibration and operational configurations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with health and safety legislation, electrical standards and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, fault logs and equipment documentation.
• Provide technical support and training to operational teams and machine users.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers, contractors and suppliers to support repairs, upgrades and ongoing maintenance.
• Identify and recommend improvements to equipment reliability, maintenance processes and operational performance.
• Participate in out-of-hours breakdown support and assist with wider engineering and facilities tasks as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation or equivalent), or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience maintaining, repairing and fault-finding on industrial or automated machinery.
• Knowledge of PLCs, motors, sensors, control panels and electrical systems.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across electrical, mechanical and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, managers and external contractors.
• Commitment to safe working practices and the ability to work in a production environment.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Benefits

• At Jersey Post, we believe in going above and beyond to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and excited about their work.
• Some benefits we offer is a great DC Pension Scheme, designed to secure your financial future. 26 days of Annual Leave, allowing you to take those well-deserved holidays, spend quality time with your loved ones, and recharge your batteries.
• Your health matters to us, which is why we provide a comprehensive Health and Dental cash plan. This means you'll have access to support, ensuring you can take care of yourself both physically and mentally.
• As a valued member of our team, you'll gain access to an range of partner benefits and discounts, both in Jersey and online. Whether it's exclusive deals on shopping, dining, entertainment, or travel, we've got you covered.