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AGV Subject Matter Expert
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AGV Subject Matter Expert
Salary £47,322 per annum, 10% annual bonus potential, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates
Fixed Term, Full time, 41 hours per week
Midlands Super Hub, Drift Drive, Crick, NN6 7GZ
As Royal Mail Engineering continues to evolve and expand, we are looking for an AGV Subject Matter Expert to join our team at our Midlands Super hub and play a key role in shaping the future of automation. In this hands-on role, the AGV subject matter expert provides expert guidance and support across the site and drives automation projects, process optimisation, fault finding, and innovation.
The Role
- Act as the go-to expert for automation systems, providing technical leadership on complex engineering challenges (e.g., mechanical, electrical, automation, process, or reliability)
- Lead on small modifications to the AGV fleet to include system upgrades, and design reviews, ensuring all safety requirements and regulations are met or exceeded
- Provide technical leadership and support to teams in solving complex engineering challenges
- Mentor and train engineers, technicians, on best practices, systems knowledge, and safe work practices
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, fault finding, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, IEC), and internal quality and safety management systems
- Support safety audits, risk assessments, inspections, and regulatory reviews from a technical and compliance standpoint
- Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and consultants to resolve technical issues and deliver solutions with safety compliance integrated throughout
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Attendance
Panama shift working, 2 weeks of days (07:00 - 19:00) and 2 weeks of nights (19:00 - 07:00)
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday to Sunday
- Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday
About you
You need to demonstrate the following skills and experience on your application:
- HNC/HND (Level 4/5) in electrical and mechanical (essential), degree (Level 6) in an engineering discipline (desirable)
- An engineering technical leader with knowledge of systems, design principles, and industry standards
- Experience of leading and training teams of engineers
- Experienced with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to include integration, diagnostics, performance optimisation (essential)
- A good understanding of fleet management systems for AGV coordination, path control, and load management
- The ability to solve complex engineering problems and deliver innovative, safe solutions.
- Experienced with PLC systems including Siemens S7, SIMATIC, SIMOVE, and CODESYS
- Familiarity with industry-specific software, tools, and design platforms (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, SCADA, CMMS) and knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, IEEE, ISA, NFPA, API, ISO)
- Strong focus on safety culture and risk management with experience of applying safety standards and regulations
- Continuous improvement activity, experienced in root cause analysis, data interpretation, and automation system optimisation
- Working knowledge of SCADA systems, certified or willing to gain PUWER Assessor and IOSH Managing Safety qualifications
Closing Date
Thursday 15th September. This advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
Extra Benefits
- Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave, and shared parental leave
- Supportive and generous company sick pay
- Benefits Account – You will have access to your personal benefits account on our ‘My Bundle+’ platform. There are more than 800 retail offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays, and your household bills as well as employer provided and voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle.
- Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.
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