Are you a skilled multi-disciplinary engineer looking for a role that challenges and rewards? We’re seeking a Automation Maintenance Engineer, at our Warrington Mail Centre, Orion Boulevard, Warrington, WA5 3XA 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.
Salary: £53,195 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 (£53.14 per attendance) and Sunday (£106.28 per attendance) shift attendance is applicable.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Shift attendance equates to 40 hours per week – Full time.
The successful candidate will be required to follow Warrington’s shift rotation system, as outlined below with some degree of flexibility to meet our 24/7 operational needs on occasion, including overtime coverage and shift pattern flexibility.
Shift Rotations
Nights – 18:00 Sunday to 06:15 Monday, Monday 22:00 to Saturday 06:15.
Lates – 14:00 to 22:15 Monday to Friday.
Earlies – 06:00 to 14:15 Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday 06:00 to 18:00.
Rest Week.
The Role
- 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 attend an assessment, incorporating practical elements and a competency‑based interview. You’ll also be asked to provide proof of any quoted formal qualifications at this interview.
Job reference number: 337105
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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