Automation Maintenance Engineer (Pool)
Royal MailPlymouth, England, United Kingdom
Added 3 Aug · still live
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (45% match). If the code is right — and Royal Mail is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Are you a skilled multi-disciplinary engineer looking for a role that challenges and rewards? We’re seeking a Automation Maintenance Engineer, at our Plymouth Mail Centre site, to ensure the smooth running of our cutting-edge automation systems.
Royal Mail is undergoing one of the biggest technological transformations in its history, moving to a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation process. With a major investment in state-of-the-art automation technology, this is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future of delivery services in an ever-growing e-commerce society.
In this role your potential earning will be over £55,000 per annum.
Salary: £54,791 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 (£54.73 per attendance) and Sunday (£109.47 per attendance) shift attendance is applicable.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Shift attendance equates to 40 hours per week - Full time.
The successful candidate will be required to cover the Plymouth Mail Centre shift rotation system, as outlined below with some degree of flexibility to meet our 24/7 operational needs , including overtime coverage and shift pattern flexibility.
This role is a pool position, requiring significant adaptability / flexibility as you’ll be stepping in for other Technicians during their annual leave or sick leave. The pool attendance will cover the late and night shifts plus ad hoc weekends.
Outside of these periods, your standard shift will be the day shift, typically from 07:30 – 16:30 , Monday to Friday.
The Role
Royal Mail is undergoing one of the biggest technological transformations in its history, moving to a predominantly mechanised parcel sortation process. With a major investment in state-of-the-art automation technology, this is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future of delivery services in an ever-growing e-commerce society.
In this role your potential earning will be over £55,000 per annum.
Salary: £54,791 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 (£54.73 per attendance) and Sunday (£109.47 per attendance) shift attendance is applicable.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Shift attendance equates to 40 hours per week - Full time.
The successful candidate will be required to cover the Plymouth Mail Centre shift rotation system, as outlined below with some degree of flexibility to meet our 24/7 operational needs , including overtime coverage and shift pattern flexibility.
This role is a pool position, requiring significant adaptability / flexibility as you’ll be stepping in for other Technicians during their annual leave or sick leave. The pool attendance will cover the late and night shifts plus ad hoc weekends.
Outside of these periods, your standard shift will be the day shift, typically from 07:30 – 16:30 , Monday to Friday.
The Role
- Keep our automation assets performing at their best through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
- Drive continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation.
- Qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- Experienced in maintaining automation equipment, ideally with PLC knowledge.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
- A proactive team player who can also work independently.
- Full manual UK driving licence (for occasional travel to other sites).
After initial application, any shortlisted candidates will to attend an assessment, incorporating practical elements and a competency based interview. You’ll also be asked to supply proof any quoted formal qualifications at this interview.
About Us
Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers, and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK.
Our market is changing, but as one of the UK's leading companies we are focused on achieving our vision of being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe. We want to be more commercial, flexible, and efficient and are employing our strong brand and a range of new products and services to achieve this.
Job reference number 341731
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 5223 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~209k in sampleP25 £31kP75 £52k
£25kmedian £41kgoing rate £42k£64k
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