Automation technician Work, Jobs in Swarkestone, Dby (with Salaries)

BaSE Specialist (Automation Technician)
UPS —Castle Donington
- Overtime
- Schematics
- Supervising experience
- Programmable logic controllers
- Paid training
Electrical Technician
Mastermover —Ashbourne
- Schematics
- Assembly
- Quality control
Laboratory Technician
Opal Forensics —Nottingham
- Up to £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
Quick apply
7d
Process Technician
IPL Schoeller —Tamworth
- Monday to Friday
- Computer literacy
- Hand tools
- Mechanical knowledge
Quick apply
ATM2023-002 Mechanical Technician
ATM Automation Limited —Blaby
- Mechanical knowledge
Resident Technician - Tamworth
Tgw Group —Tamworth
- Communication skills
Quick apply
13d
Service Coordinator
Mastermover —Ashbourne
- CRM software
- Salesforce
- Organisational skills
Electrical & Automation Systems Engineer
Nestlé —Tutbury
- Up to £53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
6d
Electrical Reliability Technician -Mars Petcare
Mars —Melton Mowbray
- £39,300 - £44,300 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Programmable logic controllers
- Free parking
- Annual leave
4d
Maintenance Technician
MotionTech Lifetime Services —Hinckley
- Up to £38,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Quick apply
6d
Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Coalville
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge
- Flexible schedule
Engineering Team Leader
Hovis Bakery —Nottingham
- Programmable logic controllers
- Mechanical knowledge
Deputy Project Manager (Mechanical Bias)
Elmleigh —Hinckley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, BHX7 RME
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Hinckley
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge
- Flexible schedule
Finance Data Analyst
Flogas Britain —Leicester
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
2h
Finance Data Analyst
Exertis —Leicester
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
7h
Engineering Front Line Manager
Hovis Bakery —Nottingham
- Day shift
- Programmable logic controllers
- Mechanical knowledge
Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Coalville
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- English
- Programmable logic controllers
- Flexible schedule
Engineering Shift Technician
Ocado Logistics —Tamworth
- Full-time
- English
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d
Engineer
Ocado Logistics —Tamworth
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d

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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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