Maintenance Lead Technician (Late Shift)

Royalmailgroup; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking an Engineering Team Coach for the Bristol Mail Centre on the Late Shift. This role involves leading a team of engineers, ensuring efficient operation of automated systems, and providing coaching and support. Ideal candidates will have a background in electro-mechanical engineering, strong leadership skills, and practical experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines.

Benefits

Generous annual leave offering of 25 days, plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Practical experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Knowledge of IET wiring regulations and electrical testing qualifications (C&G 2391 & 2392) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of engineers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of automated machines.
• Conducting performance reviews and arranging training and coaching.
• Gathering data for shift reports, fault logging, and contributing to engineering reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Recognized qualification in electro-mechanical engineering (minimum ONC level or equivalent)

Job description

Job reference number 323405

Engineering Team Coach (Late Shift) - Bristol Mail Centre

Generous annual leave offering of 25 days, plus bank holidays

Permanent, Full time, 40 hrs per week

Bristol Mail Centre, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7ST

For a full job description, please click on the following link: Job Descriptions

About the role

Royal Mail has an exciting opportunity for a new Engineering Team Coach to join the Bristol Mail Centre team on the Late Shift.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of engineers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of automated machines, hardware, and software both on and off site.
• Collaborating with the Shift Manager, team, and machine operators to identify risks and resolve faults promptly.
• Carrying out regular maintenance in line with operational needs.
• Providing support to the Maintenance Team Leader and regional maintenance management.
• Gathering data for shift reports, fault logging, root cause analysis, and contributing to engineering reports.
• Providing leadership, coaching, and support across all shift aspects, including handovers.
• Conducting performance reviews and arranging training and coaching.
• Ensuring teams meet and exceed OEE targets, KPIs, and efficiency measures while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Shift Hours: Late Shift Monday to Friday 14:00 to 22:00

About You

We seek an experienced electro-mechanical engineer with excellent organizational skills, resilience, and stakeholder management abilities. You should possess strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, capable of coaching and developing team members.

The role requires practical experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines. A recognized qualification in electro-mechanical engineering (minimum ONC level or equivalent) is preferred, along with registration with a recognized engineering institute and EC registration or willingness to obtain it. Knowledge of IET wiring regulations and electrical testing qualifications (C&G 2391 & 2392) are advantageous but not essential.

Please note: If currently employed, your previous Engineering T&C's will apply (either EC2 or NML T&Cs).

Desirable Criteria

• Time-served Engineering apprenticeship
• Engineering electrical qualification to HCN level or equivalent

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values, visit: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Closing Date: 18/05/2025

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During the application process, you will need to confirm that you meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Please review these criteria beforehand and obtain necessary approvals from your line manager and HR if required. Details can be found here: https://www.royalmailgroup.com/media/11160/internal-application-eligibility-criteria.pdf

Terms of appointment are outlined in the advert, and voluntary transfer terms will apply unless stated otherwise.