Automation Maintenance Engineer

GXO Logistics, Inc. Northampton, England Posted Mar 31, 2026

Full Time
GBP 51,500 per year
Onsite

Job description

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £51,500 per annum, and 22 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also 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!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

    Carry out root cause analysis on breakdowns and implement corrective actions
  • Minimise operational downtime through effective fault-finding and repairs
  • Ensure spare equipment ins maintained and recorded in line with asset management processes
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve automation efficiency
  • Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports
  • Identify, report, and mitigate hazards, incidents, and accidents

What you need to succeed at GXO:

    Electrical & Mechanical Engineering qualification – minimum ONC in Electrical Engineering/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
  • 18th Edition Electrical qualification
  • Strong proven experience within engineering or automation environments
  • Hands-on knowledge of warehouse automation systems, including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Conveyors, Sortation systems
  • Experience working in complex, fast-moving operations

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