Automation Maintenance Technician Pool

Automation Maintenance Technician – Chester Mail Centre

Royal Mail is recruiting for an Automation Maintenance Technician in Chester West Employment Park, Chester, CH1 4PA
. The role is a pool position covering early, late, and night shifts with a standard day shift of 06:00‑14:30, Monday to Friday.

• Ensure availability and performance of automation assets through effective maintenance procedures.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities and projects, from conception to implementation ownership.
• Provide support to the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader, and Engineering Team Coaches, completing end‑of‑shift reports, fault logging and data entry.
• Identify root causes of automation breakdowns and prioritize corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and collaborate with operational stakeholders to improve automation outputs.
• Work independently and as part of a team to achieve common goals.

• Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering or NVQ Level 3 – or equivalent).
• Experience maintaining automation equipment, ideally PLCs.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence (required for occasional travel to other sites).
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex issues effectively.

£51,051 per annum, plus night shift allowance. 22.5 days annual leave with bank holidays and a defined contribution pension scheme. Weekend supplements: £51 per Saturday attendance and £102 per Sunday attendance. Potential welcome bonus of £1,500 (subject to terms and conditions).

• Standard day shift:
  Monday to Friday, 06:00‑14:30.
• Early shifts:
  Monday–Friday 06:30‑14:10;
  Saturday 06:30‑18:30 (may vary to 10:00‑22:00);
  Sunday 06:40‑19:00.
• Late shifts:
  Monday–Friday 14:00‑21:59;
  Sunday 19:00‑06:40;
  Monday–Friday 21:45‑06:40.
• Night shifts include Sunday 19:00‑06:40.
• Shift rotation system requires flexibility; voluntary overtime and shift pattern flexibility may be required.

Royal Mail is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. The company welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and supports adjustments during the application and hiring process.