Network Property - Hub Engineer

Barnsley Hub, Barnsley Hub, Olympus Way, Hoyland, Barnsley, United Kingdom

Posted Monday 13 July 2026 at 00:00 Expires Monday 27 July 2026 at 23:59

Evri Group is the UK's premier parcel delivery business, uniting four distinct brands-Evri, Evri Premium, a network of DHL, UK Mail and Irish e-commerce specialist Coll-8-to deliver more than 1 billion parcels and letters annually across the UK and to over 200 global destinations. With 12,000 colleagues, 30,000 couriers and drivers, 8,000 vehicles, and a nationwide network of hubs, depots and fulfilment centres, we combine over 50 years of expertise with the scale and flexibility to support everyone from casual senders to SMEs and major retailers. Driven by our friendly, ambitious and diverse people, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and offer exciting opportunities across the Evri Group.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Hub Engineer to join our engineering team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for maintaining all electrical and mechanical equipment across the hub, ensuring optimal performance and minimising downtime through effective preventative and reactive maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work within a fast-paced operational environment, supporting the smooth running of automated sortation and logistics systems. You'll combine technical expertise with a strong safety mindset and a proactive approach to keeping operations running smoothly.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain hub machinery and equipment to the highest standards, carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and rapid-response repairs
• Minimise operational downtime by diagnosing and resolving breakdowns efficiently
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and safe systems of work (including LOTO procedures)
• Support hub performance by meeting engineering KPIs and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage and record all maintenance activity through CMMS, ensuring accurate and up-to-date service records
• Liaise with contractors, issuing permits and ensuring safe execution of on-site works
• Monitor and maintain critical spares, highlighting stock requirements and shortages
• Support asset reliability across key systems including conveyors, sortation equipment, generators, and safety systems

What you'll bring to the role:

• Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, ONC or equivalent) or proven experience
• MEWP/access equipment licence (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems, including PLCs (Siemens S7), SCADA, and industrial networks
• Proven fault-finding across hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and low-voltage systems
• Experience with sortation systems, conveyors, safety circuits, and diagnostic tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator, able to work independently and within a shift team
• Flexible, detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to safety and quality

Evri Group for everyone

We'recommitted to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring - and be - their whole authentic selves.

We're also on a mission to be the UK's most accessible delivery business. We've partnered with Scope, the leading disability equality charity, to improve deliveries for millions of customers and give extra support to our colleagues and couriers who need it.

Collaboration is key because we work better together. Bring passion, ambition and an open mind, and in return we'll give you respect, flexibility and a place where you can thrive.