UPS
BaSE Specialist (Automation Technician)
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
Job Description
Automation Technician
📍 Location: East Midlands Airport
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time | Shift-Based
💰 Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday Shifts
- 06:00AM to 14:00PM
- 14:00pm TO 22:00PM
- 22:00PM to 06:00AM
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Technician to join our fast-paced, state-of-the-art sortation facility. This role is ideal for someone passionate about automation, control systems, and maintenance reliability.
You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of a highly automated environment, working with equipment such as conveyors, sorters, scanners, PLC-controlled systems, and associated electrical and mechanical components.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a modern facility that offers cutting-edge technology, ongoing training, and strong progression opportunities.
About The Team
Our BaSE Specialists are highly skilled control systems engineers who lead a team within our fully automated facility. This is a key position combining 80% hands-on technical work and 20% administrative responsibility.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
As a team leader, you will oversee maintenance, automation, and control operations using advanced technologies such as:
- TIA Portal
- CCW
- MoviSuite
- ProNerta
- SCADA systems
- Fibre optic communications
This role provides an outstanding platform to enhance your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate a team of engineers and clerks
- Prioritise maintenance activities and allocate tasks effectively
- Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on automation systems
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and control system faults
- Respond rapidly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime
- Maintain and troubleshoot:
- Conveyors, motors, sensors, VFDs
- Scanners and pneumatic systems
- PLC-controlled systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for system performance
- Ensure compliance with health & safety standards
- Maintain accurate records using CMMS/Maximo systems
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
- Collaborate closely with operations during peak periods
Requirements
Essential
- HNC/HND in Automation, Robotics, or Control Systems (BSc preferred)
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
- Experience in automated environments (warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution)
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
- Knowledge of conveyors, sorters, motors, sensors, relays, and drives
- Working knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
- Strong understanding of health & safety practices
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and overtime
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Desirable
- Electrical/Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship
- Experience with CMMS systems (e.g. Maximo)
- 17th/18th Edition electrical qualification
- Experience in high-speed logistics or airport baggage systems
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Company pension scheme
- Paid maternity leave
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative engineering team
- Modern, automated working environment
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Annual bonus opportunities
Equal Opportunity Statement
UPS is committed to treating all individuals fairly. Recruitment, selection, training, promotion, and compensation are based on merit, experience, and job-related criteria. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Employee Type
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills