Automation Maintenance Engineer

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Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for an Automation Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Northampton
. As the leading engineer on‑site, you will complete preventative and corrective maintenance of site automation technology, in line with contract KPI’s and customer requirements.

This is a full‑time, permanent position. Working hours are 4 on 4 off, 7am to 7pm.

Pay: up to £44,000.00 per annum. Annual leave: 23 days inclusive of bank holidays. Other benefits include flexible dental insurance plans, a company‑sponsored pension scheme, 24/7 online GP service, life assurance, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, and access to My Benefits platform offering high‑street discounts, cycle‑to‑work, cashback cards, a savings scheme, and more.

• Support the site QHSE team to ensure risk assessments and standard operating procedures (SOPs) remain effective and compliant.
• Root case analysis of automation breakdowns and provide timely repair solutions/corrective actions to ensure minimal disruption to the operation.
• Develop and maintain uptime on automation equipment, maintaining the daily, weekly and monthly schedules.
• Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative and corrective maintenance.

• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 mechanical engineering & 18th Edition Electrical.
• Previous experience within a similar environment, working with warehouse automation solutions including Automated Guided Vehicles, conveyors and sorters.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. GXO is an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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• Entry level

• Contract

• Management and Manufacturing

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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