Processing Engineer

Job title:

Processing Engineer

Company

Royal Mail

Job description

We are now recruiting Processing Engineers at North West Processing Centre.The starting salary for this role is from £40,885 per annum, rising to £44,532 per annum, on completion of a one year probation period. You’ll also get 22.5 days annual leave, with bank holidays, and a defined contribution pension scheme.We are looking to offer Full time, Permanent contracts.Shift attendance equates to 35.5 hours averaged over a 3 week rota.Rotating shift pattern of earlies / lates / nights. The hours are averaged over 3 weeksNights – Monday – Saturday morning 19:30 – 05:00
Lates – Monday – Thursday 11:45 -19:45. Friday – 11:45 -19:15 Sat and Sun off
Days – Monday / Tuesday off. Wednesday – Friday 07:00 – 13:30 Sat / Sun offThe successful candidate will be required to follow the North West Processing Centre Engineering shift rotation system, as outlined above with some degree of voluntary flexibility to meet our 24/7 operational needs on occasion, including voluntary overtime coverage, including Bank Holidays where required.The RoleAs a Processing Engineer you will be required to diagnose and solve equipment problems in a planned, cost effective manner, taking into account employee needs and customer requirements. You will act in accordance with current health and safety legislation, identifying best practice and giving guidance to others.As an integral part of our team, your role involves fostering and nurturing relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring a deep understanding of their perspectives and requirements.Your responsibilities encompass the upkeep, repair, and enhancement of all parcel handling equipment (PHE). You will oversee contractors and trainees under your supervision, providing hands-on training and professional development. Additionally, you will conduct scheduled mail searches and retrieve items during patrol that have either fallen off or become stuck in the system. Depending on your duties and experience, you are expected to execute the following tasks, either independently or with assistance:Preventative and corrective maintenance of all PHE including:

• Belt conveyors, fixed, curved and extending;
• Roller conveyors, driven belt, line shaft and gravity;
• Horizontal and vertical conveyor switches;
• Dynamic revenue data capture devices;
• Dock interface systems;
• Roller powered doors;

About you

• Hold a minimum of City and Guilds “C” certificate or an equivalent qualification on electronic, electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Have a full appreciation of all aspects of H&S legislation and standards
• Good interpersonal, communications and problem solving skills, as well as being computer literate with a proactive interest in technological progress.
• Be able to work in a multi-skilled environment; with a qualification in at least one discipline with the ability to undertake work in other trades

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 UsFive centuries in business has made Royal Mail Group 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.Parcelforce is part of Royal Mail Group, we are 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. Any applicant will be expected to fully embrace Parcelforce core values and actively contribute to its positive culture.Job reference number 320010Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here:

Expected salary

£40885 per year

Location

Chorley, Lancashire

Job date

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 01:22:43 GMT

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