The successful candidate will be required to follow the Bristol Mail Centre's shift rotation system, as outlined below with some degree of voluntary flexibility to meet our 24/7 operational needs on occasion, including voluntary overtime coverage and occasional shift pattern flexibility. The role will cover early, late and night shifts.
Royal Mail is engaged in one of the biggest technological changes in its history, transitioning to a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation process. It's a very exciting time to join us! To facilitate this change, a huge organisation‑wide investment in new parcel processing technology is in progress, with the necessary associated investment in engineering. You'll have a unique opportunity to be a part of this exciting programme, creating a delivery service provider for the future and able to meet customer demand in the emerging "e-commerce" society. A significant opportunity for anyone wishing to further their careers through dedicated commitment.
The Role
Shift attendance equates to 40 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) — working 12‑hour shifts (7am‑7pm & 7pm‑7am). Weekend working will be required as part of the rota. Responsible for ensuring availability and performance of automation assets through completion of effective maintenance procedures.
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, 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, 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
As an experienced multi‑skilled engineer you will be qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 – or equivalent). Understanding Health & Safety legislation, you will have first‑hand experience of maintaining automation equipment with a flexible approach and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively.
You are required to have a full UK driving licence as, on occasion, you may be asked to travel to other sites.
We are now recruiting for Automation Maintenance Technician at our Bristol Mail Centre, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7ST site.
Any applicant will be expected to fully embrace RM core values and actively contribute to its positive culture.
Salary: £53,195 per annum, plus night shift allowance, 22.5 days annual leave with bank holidays and a defined contribution pension scheme. A weekend supplement for Saturday (£53.14 per attendance) and Sunday (£106.28 per attendance) shift attendance is applicable.
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