Job Description Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for keeping advanced automation systems operating at peak performance? Are you confident diagnosing faults, driving continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional engineering standards? Here at GXO, we're looking for an Automation Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team at a cutting-edge distribution operation in Crick, Northamptonshire. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and performance of a highly automated warehouse environment, supporting a range of technologies including conveyors, sortation equipment, and automated handling systems. Working closely with operational and support teams, you'll be responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance activities, fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives that keep the operation moving. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified engineer who enjoys working in a complex, fast-moving environment and is committed to safety, quality, and engineering excellence. This is a full time, permanent position working in the Panama shift of 2-2-3 or 2-3-2 schedule from 07:00 to 19:00 We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £51,000.00 per annum, and 24 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance across automated warehouse equipment and systems Diagnose automation faults, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective repair solutions Ensure all engineering activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with site standards and KPIs Complete technical audits, maintenance records, and engineering reports to support asset management and compliance Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance equipment performance and operational efficiency A recognised electrical and mechanical engineering qualification, such as ONC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent Experience maintaining warehouse automation technologies, including conveyors, sortation systems, AGVs, or similar automated equipment A proactive, detail-focused approach with a commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and delivering high engineering standards GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Automation Engineer Job in Northampton employer: GXO Logistics
GXO Logistics is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments. With a strong focus on employee development and growth opportunities, we empower our HR Advisors to drive meaningful change and build impactful relationships within the organisation. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovation and personal development.
