Overview
In this hands-on role, you lead automation projects at the Midlands Super Hub, serving as the go-to expert for AGV systems and related safety-compliant improvements. You will guide, mentor and train teams while driving fault finding, process optimisation and innovative solutions to enhance fleet performance. Your work directly supports automation goals, safety standards and continuous improvement across site operations. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape scalable automation within a major logistics network.
Pay / Benefits
- Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
- Supportive and generous company sick pay
- Benefits Account – My Bundle+ with 800+ retail offers and other benefits
- Your Wellbeing resources and 24/7 support for physical, mental, financial and social well-being
Responsibilities
- Act as the go-to expert for automation systems and provide technical leadership on complex engineering challenges
- Lead small modifications to the AGV fleet, including system upgrades and design reviews with safety compliance
- Provide technical leadership and support to engineering teams solving complex problems
- Mentor and train engineers and technicians on best practices, systems knowledge, and safe work
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, fault finding, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal quality/safety management systems
- Support safety audits, risk assessments, inspections, and regulatory reviews from technical and compliance perspectives
- Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and consultants to resolve technical issues with safety integration
Key requirements
- HNC/HND in electrical and mechanical (essential)
- Degree in engineering (level 6) (desirable)
- Engineering technical leadership experience
- Experience leading and training teams of engineers
- Experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) including integration, diagnostics, and performance optimisation
- Good understanding of fleet management systems for AGV coordination, path control, and load management
- Ability to solve complex engineering problems and deliver safe, innovative solutions
- Experience with PLC systems (Siemens S7, SIMATIC, SIMOVE, CODESYS)
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, SCADA, CMMS
- Knowledge of codes/standards (ASME, IEEE, ISA, NFPA, API, ISO)
- Strong focus on safety culture and risk management
- Continuous improvement experience, including root cause analysis and data interpretation
- Working knowledge of SCADA; PUWER Assessor and IOSH Managing Safety qualifications (willing to gain)
- leadership and mentoring
- problem solving
- strong communication
- Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) integration and optimisation
- PLC systems: Siemens S7, SIMATIC, SIMOVE, CODESYS
- fleet management and path control for AGVs
Subject Matter Expert (AGV) 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.
