Robotics Maintenance Specialist

Royal Mail; Bristol; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A national postal service based in Bristol is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining automation assets to ensure their availability and performance. This role requires flexibility across various shifts and includes performing preventative maintenance, executing continuous improvement activities, and supporting engineering management. Ideal candidates will possess a qualification in electrical and mechanical engineering and demonstrate strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Night shift allowance

22.5 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced multi-skilled engineer with a qualification in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex issues effectively.
• Full UK driving licence (travel to other sites may be required).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Execute continuous improvement activities.
• Provide support to the Engineering Manager and Maintenance Team Leader.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Health & Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Automation Maintenance Technician

Location

Bristol Mail Centre, Gloucester Road North, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7ST site.

Salary

£53,195 per annum, plus night shift allowance, 22.5 days annual leave with bank holidays and a defined contribution pension scheme.

Weekend supplement for Saturday (Â53.14 per attendance) and Sunday (Â106.28 per attendance) shift attendance is applicable.

Shift and Hours

Shift attendance equates to 40 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) – working 12 hour shifts (7am – 7pm & 7pm – 7am).

Weekend working will be required as part of the rota.

Role Overview

Royal Mail is engaged in one of the biggest technological changes in its history, transitioning to a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation process. This role will cover early, late and night shifts and includes maintaining automation assets to ensure their availability and performance. The role will include flexibility to meet 24/7 operational needs and occasional overtime coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Execute continuous improvement activities.
• Provide effective and efficient support to the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader and Engineering Team Coaches, including completion of end of shift reports, fault logging and data entry.
• Identify the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritise corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders.
• Identify and work on continuous improvement projects, from conception to implementation ownership, for machinery in the Hub/Mail Centre.

Personal Attributes and Qualifications

• Experienced multi‑skilled engineer with qualification in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and experience maintaining automation equipment.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex issues effectively.
• Full UK driving licence (travel to other sites may be required).

Application Process

After initial application, shortlisted candidates will attend an interview incorporating practical and verbal assessments and will be asked to supply proof of any quoted formal qualifications.

About Us

Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers, and communities across the country, delivering a “one‑price‑goes‑anywhere”, universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK. Royal Mail is one of the UK’s leading companies focused on achieving the vision of being the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe.

Job Reference

332916

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