Royal Mail
Automation Maintenance Engineer
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Are you a skilled multi-disciplinary engineer looking for a role that challenges and rewards? We’re seeking an Automation Maintenance Engineer at our Leeds Mail Centre, Leodis Way, Stourton, Leeds, LS10 1AZ site, to ensure the smooth running of our cutting-edge automation systems.
About the Role
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 £54,000 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 Saturday (£54.17 per attendance) and Sunday (£109.47 per attendance) shift attendance is applicable.
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full time, shift attendance equates to 40 hours per week
The successful candidate will be required to follow Leeds 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.
- Attendance: 12 hour shifts on a rota basis to cover days, nights and weekends. The full rota will be discussed at interview.
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Responsibilities
- Keep our automation assets performing at their best through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
- Drive continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation.
- Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and team leaders, completing reports and logging faults.
- Diagnose and resolve automation breakdowns quickly to keep operations flowing.
- Monitor performance and work with stakeholders to boost output.
- Take ownership of Continuous Improvement projects — from concept to implementation — focused on enhancing machinery performance in our Hub/Mail Centre.
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 UK manual driving licence (for occasional travel to other sites).
What happens next?
After initial application, any shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment, incorporating practical elements and a competency-based interview. You’ll also be asked to supply proof of any quoted formal qualifications at this interview.
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About Us
Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers, and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK.
Our market is changing, but as one of the UK's leading companies we are focused on achieving our vision of being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe. We want to be more commercial, flexible, and efficient and are employing our strong brand and a range of new products and services to achieve this.
Any applicant will be expected to fully embrace RM core values and actively contribute to its positive culture.
Job reference number 335114
Inclusion and Diversity
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
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