We are now recruiting for Automation Maintenance Technician at our Tyneside Mail Centre, Earlsway Tvte, Gateshead, NE11 0YY site. Salary: GBP 51,051 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 ( GBP 51 per attendance) and Sunday ( GBP 102 per attendance) shift attendance is applicable. The successful candidate will be required to follow the Tyneside Mail Centreshift 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. When you start, you will work day shifts from 07:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday, for up to four weeks before moving onto shift. Typical shift pattern: Week off Nights : 18:00 : 06:00 Monday : Thursday Days : 06:00 : 18:00 Monday : Wednesday / Nights : 18:00 : 06:00 Friday to Sunday Days : 06:00 : 18:00 Thursday to Sunday 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 : Full time. 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 - Performing 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 prioritize corrective actions to meet operational processing requirements - Monitor equipment performance and improve automation outputs in collaboration with operational stakeholders - Identifying and working on Continuous Improvement projects, conception to implementation ownership, for machinery in the Hub / Mail Centre - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals About you As an experienced multi:skilled engineer you'll be qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering (minimum ONC Electrical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 : or equivalent). Understanding Health and Safety legislation, you'll have first:hand experience of maintaining automation equipment, along with a flexible approach and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively.You will have a passion for driving continuous improvement activities. You will be willing to work towards obtaining a City and Guilds 2391 and 2392 testing and inspection certification. You are required to have a full UK driving licence as on occasion you may be asked to travel to other sites. What happens next? After initial application, any shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview, incorporating practical and verbal assessments. 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 mi