Royal Mail
Automation Maintenance Engineer
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The Role
Are you a skilled multi-disciplinary engineer looking for a role that challenges and rewards? We’re seeking a Automation Maintenance Engineer, at our Chelmsford Mail Centre, CM2 5AA site, to ensure the smooth running of our cutting-edge automation systems.
Royal Mail is undergoing one of the biggest technological transformations in its history, moving to a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation process. With a major investment in state-of-the-art automation technology, this is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future of delivery services in an ever-growing e-commerce society.
In this role your potential earning will be over £55,000 per annum
Salary
£54,791 per annum, plus night shift allowance, 22.5 days annual leave with bank holidays and a defined contribution pension scheme. A weekend supplement for Saturday (£54.73 per attendance) and Sunday (£109.47 per attendance) shift attendance.
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Contract
Permanent - Full time. Hours: Shift attendance equates to 40 hours per week.
The successful candidate will be required to follow the Chelmsford Mail Centre shift rotation system, as outlined below with some degree of voluntary flexibility to meet our 24/7 operational needs on occasion, including voluntary overtime coverage and occasional shift pattern flexibility.
This role is a Pool position, requiring significant adaptability / flexiblity as you’ll be stepping in for other Technicians during their Annual Leave or Sick leave. If you are not covering you will follow the shift rota detailed below. Shift times are a guide and may vary slightly.
You will cover early, late and night shifts across an 8 week rota
Nights - 22:30 - 06:40 Monday to Friday / Saturday 19:00 - 06:15 / Sunday 20:00 - 06:15
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Lates - 14:30 - 22:40 Monday to Friday
Earlies - 06:30 - 14:40 Monday to Friday / Saturday 06:30 - 19:10 and Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
About You
Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
Experienced in maintaining automation equipment, ideally with PLC knowledge.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
A proactive team player who can also work independently.
Full manual UK driving licence (for occasional travel to other sites).
What happens next?
After initial application, any shortlisted candidates will to attend an assessment, incorporating practical elements and a competency based interview. You’ll also be asked to supply proof any quoted formal qualifications at this interview.
Job reference number 339053
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