Operations engineer east Work, Jobs in Castle Donington, Eng (with Salaries)

BaSE Specialist (Automation Technician)
UPS —Castle Donington
- Overtime
- Schematics
- Supervising experience
- Programmable logic controllers
- Paid training
Project Manager - Arb Utility
Ground Control —Derby
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Senior Technical Engineer
DHL —East Midlands Airport
- 8 hour shift
- Engineering
- English
- Project management
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Payroll Assistant
Transport Made Simple —Loughborough
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Mobile Maintenance Technician
Biffa Waste Services —Nottingham
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Employee discount
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Gas Engineer
Serco Group —Derby
- £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Employee assistance programme
Licenced Aircraft Engineer
DHL —East Midlands Airport
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
Electrical Engineer - Renewable Installations
Sureserve —Leicester
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Driving
- Annual leave
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Service Engineer - Field-based, South East UK and London
Getinge Ltd. —Derby
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Flow Controller
DHL —Derby
- £30,000.00 - £30,110.73 a year
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
Trainee Technical Support Manager
Amcor —Heanor
- Full-time
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Time management
Fleet Performance Engineer
East Midlands Railway —Derby
- £51,700 a year
- Engineering
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
21h
Systems Engineer
ASSYSTEM —Derby
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Employee assistance programme
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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Pharmaron —Castle Donington
- Maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge
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Flow Controller - Night Shift
DHL —Derby
- £30,000.00 - £30,110.73 a year
- Night shift
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
Senior Stress Engineer
ASSYSTEM —Derby
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Python
- Employee assistance programme
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Electrical Engineer - Renewable Installations
Aaron Services —Leicester
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Driving
- Annual leave
17h
Manufacturing Quality Supervisor
Weatherford —Loughborough
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Assystem —Derby
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
Specification Sales Manager (NE England & Scotland))
Armstrong Fluid Technology —Leicester
- Full-time
- Remote
- Schematics
- Sales
- Engineering
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BaSE Specialist (Automation Technician)

UPS -
Castle Donington

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Paid training
Company pension

Qualifications

Mechanical engineering
Maximo
Schematics
Logistics
CMMS
Supervising experience
Programmable logic controllers
Bachelor's degree
Root cause analysis
Leadership
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description:

Automation Technician

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

Essential

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.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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Project Manager - Arb Utility

Senior Technical Engineer

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Mobile Maintenance Technician

Gas Engineer

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Electrical Engineer - Renewable Installations

Service Engineer - Field-based, South East UK and London

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Systems Engineer

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Flow Controller - Night Shift

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Manufacturing Quality Supervisor

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Specification Sales Manager (NE England & Scotland))

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