Royal Mail
Automation Maintenance Engineer
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Automation Maintenance Engineer
Automation Maintenance Engineer – Manchester
We’re seeking a skilled Automation Maintenance Engineer at our Manchester Mail Centre (M4 5AA) to uphold and optimise our advanced automation systems. This is an exciting role to support a major technological transformation within Royal Mail, revolutionising parcel sortation and shaping the future of delivery.
Why Join Us?
Royal Mail is transforming into a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation system, marking one of the biggest tech shifts in our history. As part of our growing e-commerce and delivery ecosystem, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing state-of-the-art automation systems.
Salary & Benefits
- Base Salary: £54,791 per annum (+ night shift allowance)
- Bonus: Weekend supplements:
- Saturdays: £54.73 per shift
- Sundays: £109.47 per shift
- ** Holiday:** 22.5 days per year, plus bank holidays
- Pension: Defined contribution scheme
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Contract: Permanent. Full-time (40 hours/week), shift-based attendance.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain automation assets through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, ensuring optimal performance.
- Drive continuous improvement projects, taking projects from concept to implementation.
- Collaborate with Engineering Managers and team leaders, logging faults and providing reports.
- Diagnose and resolve automation breakdowns swiftly to minimise downtime and keep operations running smoothly.
- Monitor machinery performance to enhance efficiency and work with stakeholders for improved output.
- Oversee Continuous Improvement projects, specifically focused on optimising hub/mail centre machinery performance.
Shift Pattern (Flexible where Required)
- Lates: 13:45 – 22:00 (Mon-Fri)
- Earlies: 07:00 – 14:00 (Mon-Fri) / 18:00 – 07:00 (Sat to Sun)
- Nights: 20:00 – 07:15 (Sun/Mon) / 21:45 – 07:15 (Tue-Sat)
- Rest: 07:00 – 18:00 (Mon-Fri/Sat) & (Sun)
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Shifts may include rotation flexibility for 24/7 coverage, along with voluntary overtime or additional shift adjustments when necessary.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Electrical & Mechanical Engineer (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
- Experienced in maintaining automation equipment, with PLC knowledge highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
- Proactive team player who can work independently.
- Full UK driving licence (for occasional site travel).
Selection Process
After applying, shortlisted candidates will undergo an assessment, including:
- Practical elements (check your hands-on expertise).
- Competency-based interview.
You’ll also be required to provide proof of qualifications at the interview.
Job Reference: 339239
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