Automation Maintenance Technician
Royal Mail • northampton, england • Posted June 12, 2026
About the Role
Role
We are seeking an Automation Maintenance Engineer at our Midlands Super Hub site to ensure the smooth operation of state‑of‑the‑art automation systems. The role involves preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance of automation assets, driving continuous improvement projects, and collaborating with the Engineering Manager and team leaders.
Responsibilities
- Keep automation assets performing at their best through preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.
- Drive continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation.
- Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and team leaders, completing reports and logging faults.
- Diagnose and resolve automation breakdowns quickly to keep operations flowing.
- Monitor performance and work with stakeholders to boost output.
- Take ownership of continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing machinery performance in our Hub/Mail Centre. ...