Automation Maintenance Engineer - Midlands Super Hub

Automation Maintenance Engineer - Midlands Super Hub

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We are seeking a multi‑disciplinary engineer to ensure the smooth running of cutting‑edge automation systems at our Midlands Super Hub, Drift Drive, Crick (NN6 7GZ
).

Royal Mail is undergoing the biggest technological transformation in its history, moving to a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation process and investing 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 plus night shift allowance of £2,500 per annum, 22.5 days annual leave (15 shifts) plus bank holidays and a defined contribution pension scheme. A weekend supplement for Saturday (£51 per attendance) and Sunday (£102 per attendance) shift attendance is applicable.

Shift attendance equates to 40 hours per week – Full time.

The successful candidate will be required to follow the Midlands Superhub shift rotation system, which includes an eight‑week rota of two weeks days and two weeks nights and some voluntary flexibility for 24/7 operational needs, occasional overtime and shift pattern flexibility.

Example shift pattern:

- Days: 06:30 – 18:30 or 07:00 – 19:00 - Nights: 18:30 – 06:30 or 19:00 – 07:00.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Perform continuous improvement activities.
• Provide effective and efficient support to the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader and Engineering Team Coaches, including completion of end‑of‑shift reports, fault logging and data entry.
• Identify the root cause of automation breakdowns and prioritise corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders.
• Identify and work on Continuous Improvement projects, from conception to implementation ownership, for machinery in the Hub/ Mail Centre.
• Work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals.

About You

A multi‑skilled engineer qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). Understanding of Health & Safety legislation, experience in maintaining automation equipment and a flexible approach are required. Controls engineering and Auto Guided Vehicle (AGV) experience would be an advantage.

What happens next?

After initial application, shortlisted candidates will attend an assessment, incorporating practical elements and a competency‑based interview. You will also be asked to provide proof of any quoted formal qualifications at this 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. We are focused on achieving our vision of being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe, becoming more commercial, flexible and efficient.

All applicants will be expected to fully embrace RM core values and actively contribute to its positive culture.

Job reference number 333078

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.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please visit our website.