Warehouse Automation Maintenance Engineer

GXO Logistics
Nn45El, United Kingdom
Last month
£55,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
29 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

23 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Company sponsored pension scheme Private medical and dental insurance 24/7 online GP service Life assurance Employee assistance programme MyBenefits platform with discounts and schemes Cycle to work scheme Cashback cards Saving scheme GXO University for learning and qualifications Focus on internal promotions

Are you currently an engineer looking for that next step? Perhaps you are already an Automation Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for twoAutomation Maintenance Engineer’s to join our team inNorthampton. As the leading engineers on-site, you will complete preventative and corrective maintenance of site automation technology, in line with contract KPI’s and customer requirements.

This is a full time, permanent position, working on a4 on 4 off shift pattern from 8am to 8pm.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary ofup to £55,000.00 per annum and 23 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

  • Support the site QHSE team to ensure risk assessments and standard operating procedures (SOPs) remain effective and compliant
  • Root case analysis of automation breakdowns and provide timely repair solutions/corrective actions to ensure minimal disruption to the operation
  • Develop and maintain up time on automation equipment, maintain to the daily, weekly and monthly schedules
  • Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative and correct maintenance

What you need to succeed at GXO:

  • City & Guilds /NVQ Level 3 mechanical engineering & 18th Edition Electrical
  • Previous experience within a similar environment, working with warehouse automation solutions including Automated Guided Vehicles, conveyors & sorters
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement

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