Automation Maintenance Engineer

Royal Mail Group • sheffield, england • Posted July 01, 2026

About the Role

Job Overview

Automation Maintenance Engineer – Royal Mail, Sheffield Mail Centre, Brightside Lane, Sheffield, S9 2XX.

Salary & Benefits

£54,791 per annum, plus night shift allowance, 22.5 days annual leave with bank holidays, defined contribution pension scheme, weekend supplement of £54.73 per Saturday attendance and £109.47 per Sunday attendance.

Contract & Hours

Permanent, full time (40 hours per week). The role requires flexibility to cover other technicians during annual leave, sickness absence or operational requirements. Standard working pattern is Monday to Friday 06:15 to 14:45. Shift patterns may vary and include early, late and night shifts as detailed below.

Shift Patterns

  • Early Shift – Monday to Friday 06:15–14:45; Saturday 06:15–18:00; Sunday 07:00–17:00.
  • Late Shift – Monday to Friday 13:45–20:00.
  • Night Shift – Monday to Friday 21:50–06:25; Saturday 19:00–07:00; Sunday 22:00–06:15.
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