Automation Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Automation Maintenance Technician will join the Mount Pleasant Mail Centre team to ensure the reliability and performance of the new parcel‑sorting automation assets. Working on a 24/7 shift pattern, you will support the transition to a highly mechanised delivery operation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
• Log faults, complete end‑of‑shift reports and enter maintenance data accurately.
• Identify root causes of breakdowns and prioritise corrective actions to meet processing targets.
• Monitor equipment performance and collaborate with operational stakeholders to optimise output.
• Lead or contribute to continuous‑improvement projects from conception through implementation.
• Provide support to the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Team Leader and Engineering Team Coaches.

Required profile

• Experienced multi‑skilled engineer comfortable working autonomously and within a team.
• Willingness to work flexible shift patterns, including early, late, night and weekend attendance.
• Ability to adapt to occasional overtime and voluntary shift coverage.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards in a high‑pace environment.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with automation maintenance procedures.
• Proficiency in performing preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Competence in fault diagnosis, root‑cause analysis and data entry.
• Familiarity with continuous‑improvement methodologies.

What we offer

• Salary of £53,195 per annum plus night‑shift allowance and weekend supplements.
• Potential earnings exceeding £54,000 per year.
• 22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a defined‑contribution pension scheme.
• Welcome bonus of up to £1,500 (subject to terms).
• Opportunities for overtime and career development within a major technological transformation.