Overview
In this role you will keep our automation assets performing at peak through proactive maintenance and data-driven improvements. You join a transformation-driven hub, collaborating with Engineering leadership to support a 24/7 parcel sortation operation. You will diagnose faults, drive reliability initiatives, and monitor performance to boost output. This is a chance to shape maintenance practices within a large, modern automation program and contribute to Royal Mail’s efficiency goals.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary (about £54k per annum)
- night shift allowance
- annual leave with bank holidays
- defined contribution pension
- weekend shift allowances
- permanent contract
Responsibilities
- Maintain automation assets through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance
- Drive continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation
- Collaborate with Engineering Manager and team leaders, logging faults and preparing reports
- Diagnose and resolve automation breakdowns quickly to keep operations running
- Monitor performance and work with stakeholders to optimise output
- Own continuous improvement projects focused on machinery performance in the hub/mail centre
Key requirements
- Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- Experience maintaining automation equipment, ideally with PLC knowledge
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation
- Proactive team player capable of working independently
- Full manual UK driving licence
- proactive
- team player
- independent worker
- automation equipment maintenance
- PLC knowledge
- electrical and mechanical engineering
Automation Maintenance Engineer in Crick employer: Royal Mail
Royal Mail is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Leeds Mail Centre, where you can be part of a significant technological transformation in the delivery services sector. With competitive salaries exceeding £55,000, generous leave entitlements, and a commitment to employee growth through continuous improvement projects, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to not only advance your career but also contribute to a company that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every voice is heard and respected.
