Are you a skilled multi-disciplinary engineer looking for a role that challenges and rewards? We’re seeking an Automation Maintenance Engineer, at our Home Counties North MC, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7XX site, to ensure the smooth running of our cutting‑edge automation systems.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £54,791 per annum, plus night shift allowance, 22.5 days annual leave with bank holidays and a defined contribution pension scheme.
- Weekend supplement: Saturday (£54.73 per attendance) and Sunday (£109.47 per attendance) shift attendance applicable.
Contract & Hours
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Shift attendance equates to 35.5 hours per week – Full time.
- Flexibility: Shift rotation system with voluntary overtime coverage and occasional shift pattern flexibility to meet 24/7 operational needs.
Shift Rotation
- Nights: 22:30 – 06:40 Monday to Friday; Saturday 19:00 – 06:15; Sunday 20:00 – 06:15.
- Lates: 14:30 – 22:40 Monday to Friday.
- Earlies: 06:30 – 14:40 Monday to Friday; Saturday 06:30 – 19:10; Sunday 08:00 – 20:15.
The Role
- Keep our automation assets performing at their best through preventive, 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 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 manual UK driving licence (for occasional travel to other sites).
What Happens Next
After initial application, shortlisted candidates will attend an assessment incorporating practical elements and a competency‑based interview. Proof of any quoted formal qualifications will also be required at the interview.
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, employing our strong brand and a range of new products and services to achieve this.
Job reference number 339965
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