Automation Technician

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Job Description:

📍 Location: East Midlands Airport
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time | Shift-Based
💰 Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday Shifts

06:00am to 14:00pm

14:00pm to 22:00pm

22:00pm to 06:00am

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Technician to join our fast-paced, state-of-the-art sortation facility. This role is ideal for someone passionate about automation, control systems, and maintenance reliability.

You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of a highly automated environment, working with equipment such as conveyors, sorters, scanners, PLC-controlled systems, and associated electrical and mechanical components.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a modern facility that offers cutting-edge technology, ongoing training, and strong progression opportunities.

About the Team

Our BaSE Specialists are highly skilled control systems engineers who lead a team within our fully automated facility. This is a key position combining 80% hands-on technical work and 20% administrative responsibility.

As a team leader, you will oversee maintenance, automation, and control operations using advanced technologies such as:

• TIA Portal
• CCW
• MoviSuite
• ProNerta
• SCADA systems
• Fibre optic communications

This role provides an outstanding platform to enhance your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of engineers and clerks
• Prioritise maintenance activities and allocate tasks effectively
• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on automation systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and control system faults
• Respond rapidly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime
• Maintain and troubleshoot:
  • Conveyors, motors, sensors, VFDs
  • Scanners and pneumatic systems
  • PLC-controlled systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for system performance
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS/Maximo systems
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Collaborate closely with operations during peak periods

Requirements

• HNC/HND in Automation, Robotics, or Control Systems (BSc preferred)
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
• Experience in automated environments (warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution)
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of conveyors, sorters, motors, sensors, relays, and drives
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and overtime

Desirable

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g. Maximo)
• 17th/18th Edition electrical qualification
• Experience in high-speed logistics or airport baggage systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company pension scheme
• Paid maternity leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative engineering team
• Modern, automated working environment
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Annual bonus opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

UPS is committed to treating all individuals fairly. Recruitment, selection, training, promotion, and compensation are based on merit, experience, and job-related criteria. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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