Automation Maintenance Engineer

Overview

In this role you will keep our automation assets performing at peak through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while driving improvement projects. You will work with the Engineering Manager and team leads to log faults and report on performance, helping to reduce downtime. The position supports a 24/7 operation at the Chelmsford Mail Centre, contributing to the transformation of parcel sortation technology. This role offers a permanent contract with a competitive package and opportunities to influence machinery performance at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• night shift allowance
• annual leave and bank holidays
• defined contribution pension
• weekend allowances
• permanent contract

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automation systems to maximize uptime
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects from concept through implementation to boost machinery performance
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager and team leaders; complete reports and log faults
• Diagnose and resolve automation breakdowns to keep operations running
• Monitor performance and coordinate with stakeholders to boost output
• Own Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on Hub/Mail Centre machinery performance

Key requirements

• Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience maintaining automation equipment, ideally with PLC knowledge
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Proactive team player who can also work independently
• Full manual UK driving licence

• team collaboration
• independence
• problem-solving
• PLC knowledge
• automation equipment maintenance
• safety compliance knowledge

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