PLC Programmer

Job reference number   312494

PLC Programmer - Nationwide
Competitive salary

Car allowance 0f £4200 or £3700 as cash via payroll each month (£308.33)
Healthcare 
Annual bonus potential
Generous annual leave offering of 27.5 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 10 years service

Permanent, Full time

Nationwide/In Office

Permanent, Full time 

Rugby DO

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Royal Mail as a PLC Programmer. The role of a PLC Engineer is to lead the design and development of new plant, equipment controls and automation processes. This role incorporates not only the design, including equipment selection, but also the integration into the wider Royal mail enterprise and the continual improvement of existing systems. Responsible to take a lead role in the development of the Controls & Automation strategy and specification and its dissemination across all departments within Royal Mail.

About the ro le
In this position you'll be responsible for the design of the Controls & Automation systems, starting with the system architecture and overall PLC to PC/EMC management interface, through to enterprise and local distributed intelligence

You'll complete control panel design for motor control, low voltage control distribution, safety systems and local distribution. Site installation containment and end device mounting solutions

You'll play a key role in helping develop an Electrical design and validation strategy, compliant of all regulatory and statutory requirements which will form an Electrical Standard for Royal Mail Group

You'll be responsible, as part of the wider team, for the complete management from the initial concept, cost analysis, initial and detailed design (hardware & software), site setup, operational on-site management (R&MS, supervision, snagging, commissioning and handover) and ongoing client liaison

You'll be responsible for the Make vs Buy strategy for all Controls & Automation systems, Electrical and power control panel manufacture (in-house or via a contractor), site installation

You'll work collaboratively across organisations to deliver value for money integrated design solutions

You'll obtain, manage, and cascade knowledge of Royal Mail engineering systems and Engineering design solutions to the team and wider project stakeholders

You'll act as a business expert on Royal Mail systems using their expertise to support the life cycle management of proposed solutions

You'll manage and record risk. and opportunity effectively to foster a culture of innovation whilst ensuring operational needs are met and balanced against stakeholder investment

About You
You will have the following experience:
• Minimum of 5-years demonstratable experience in a variety of PLC systems. Siemens S7, SIMANTIC, SIMOVE an advantage.
• Minimum of 5-years demonstratable experience in LV distribution, the design, installation and commissioning of such systems
• Minimum of 5-years demonstratable experience in small power, the design, installation and commissioning of such systems
• Relevant previous experience of maintaining and installing LV, small power and lighting systems
• Experience of managing multi-skilled teams in multi-shift operations in both a Manufacturing/Maintenance as well as contractors/contract labour in a construction environment
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proven Project Management Experience
• Experience of working in partnership with a Trade Union
• Working knowledge and experience of delivering safety metrics and the understanding safety systems applicable to plant & equipment / industrial environment

The skillsets required to succeed in this role:
• Proven ability to work within tight deadlines & be able to manage and prioritise multiple activities simultaneously
• Experience and working knowledge of Health and Safety and ergonomics including risk assessments
• Ability to make short presentations to work groups and senior management
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred in an electrical discipline
• Demonstrable knowledge of Legislative and Industry Standards in automation
• Microsoft package elements Power Point and Excel
• Thorough Understanding and Application of Lean Tools and Techniques

Next Steps

The next stage of the selection process will be a face to face ir virtual interview consisting of competency based and role specific questions. 

Extra Benefits

•  RMG Share Schemes - partnership and matching share offer
•  Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Discounts and offers - there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills*.
• Supportive and generous company sick pay
• Your Wellbeing -you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.
• Lifestyle benefits - You can purchase a car, bike, home technology or mobile phone, or choose from a range of health benefits and insurance products. You make regular payments from your salary, and so could save on tax*.
• Financial support - information and services to help you manage debt and grow your financial knowledge, with debt consolidation & savings plans*
• Your peace of mind with - Healthcare CashPlan, Dental Cover, Additional Life (life insurance) & Additional Life Partner, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans; Voluntary Critical illness & Voluntary Critical illness Partner
• Free & discounted RMG products - free keep safe & redirection, partner discounts 
• Free stamps at Christmas
*Available only to perm employees

Your career in safe hands

At Royal Mail we value our people and we want our people to be proud to work for our businesses. 

We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. We are responsible for the largest B2B customer database in the UK and are one of the largest employers in the UK, providing one in every 194 jobs.

An operation of this size needs a strong support network, and the HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Risk & Governance, Customer Experience, Sales & Marketing departments are all integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations. 

Royal Mail is a forward thinking, innovative organisation, that is also committed to reducing emissions and improving air quality in our communities. This includes investing in technologies such as electric vehicles, drones, alternative fuel trucks and energy improvements to our estate. 

Trust forms the foundation of everything we do in Royal Mail. We want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview, and we mean ‘your’ interview. We want to give you the opportunity to shine. To enable you to do this, we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview taking place. This will allow you time to prepare, and ensure you have your best examples in mind. Royal Mail Group values both trust, and our people. 

We don’t expect every candidate to meet the full criteria for the role. If your experience looks a little different from the job requirements, but you feel you have the relevant skills to bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you. 

Royal 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.

Closing Date: 20th June 2024. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

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