Deployment Engineer

Job reference number 336737

Deployment Engineer

MS204

Full time 41 Hours

£45,944 - £49,654, plus 10% annual bonus (subject to eligibility), 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and company pension scheme

National

At Royal Mail
, we are investing in advanced automation to transform our operations and support the future of the UK’s postal network. We are looking for a motivated individual to support the successful deployment of new automation assets across our operations. You will contribute to the development of deployment plans, test strategies, technical handover documentation, and compliance checks to ensure assets are introduced safely and effectively.

Working closely with cross‑functional Engineering, Technology and Operational teams, you will help coordinate the installation, integration, commissioning and testing of automation equipment, while collaborating with project teams and suppliers to ensure seamless deployment and full operational integration from planning and design through to delivery.

• Support deployment and integration of automation technologies across multiple Royal Mail sites.
• Coordinate installation activities with suppliers, engineering specialists, project managers and operational teams to ensure automation assets are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme plans.
• Support site risk management and ensure compliance with CDM regulations and Royal Mail safety standards, acting as a key link between engineering design, installation teams, project management and operations.
• Conduct site surveys and produce 2D and 3D CAD layouts for automation equipment such as conveyors, sorting systems and robotics.
• Contribute to installation planning, support design reviews, and provide technical support throughout production, installation, commissioning and testing.
• Assist with performance monitoring, root cause analysis and issue resolution during commissioning and early‑life support to ensure systems meet operational performance and safety standards.

• Recognised qualification in engineering, technical or scientific discipline (Level 4 or 5 e.g. HNC/HND).
• Recognised accreditation from a Professional Engineering body desirable (Eng Tech or Incorporated).
• Experience supporting installation and commissioning of automation or material‑handling systems.
• Experience working on construction or engineering deployment sites, ideally under CDM regulations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other relevant CAD software (e.g. Solid Works, Inventor).
• Competence with project documentation tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Jira).

£45,944 - £49,654 salary plus 10% annual bonus (subject to eligibility), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company pension scheme.

Royal Mail is committed to inclusion and supports a diverse employee network. We provide adjustments during the application and hiring process upon request.