Maintenance Technician

About us

At the centre of our UK business, Ocado Logistics is a network of high-tech, fast-paced warehouses, spokes and offices across the country.
Our people are at the heart of this, and are devoted to providing a first class service centred entirely around our customers, ensuring they receive the best possible shopping experience.

Together we maximise the value of our employees and drive business results. Ocado Logistics is dedicated and focused on best serving the needs and spirit of our people.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team at Ocado’s state-of-the-art automated Customer Fulfilment Centre which is around 350,000 square feet and boasts world leading technology.. At full capacity we will be fulfilling between 190,000 - 200,000 customer orders a week from Dordon, which requires 24/7 operation and a dedicated team of Engineers and Technicians.

Shift: 8.5 hour shift with an average of 42 hours per week. Monday - Friday 6.00am - 2.30 pm and 10.00am - 6.30pm. There are 264 hrs holiday equating to 25 days
Bank holiday working (hrs given back if worked) and a Holiday ban in December - 2 weeks up to Xmas day
You would be expected to go on shift for the 2 weeks at Xmas (shift attached)

You will be:

• As an Engineering Maintenance Technician (Days), carrying out planned maintenance across the site in an accurate, timely and safe manner ensuring maintenance procedures are followed.
• Updating records of work activities, tasks carried out, parts used through stores and training given.
• Working closely with manufacturers, suppliers and internal departments in finding ways to improve process and increase machine reliability and performance.
• Responding to any equipment breakdowns after the planned maintenance.
• Resolving issues and actioning repairs and performing daily housekeeping and cleaning duties of all equipment.

About you:

• The role is predominantly mechanically biassed, but some electrical knowledge would be of advantage
• Some working knowledge of automated warehouses and their technical components.
• Have an eye for detail; good problem solving ability and a practical approach.
• Good communicator with the ability to analyse and impart knowledge..
• Use computerised systems to complete maintenance logs, therefore basic computer literacy is essential
• Work safely at all times and highlight all H&S Issues to your Line Management.
• Full training to complete the technician role over 5 weeks will be given but experience of working within an automated warehouse / logistics environment would be desirable.
• Flexibility of working pattern as and when required by business needs.
• English language skills equivalent to B1 on CERF Scale or above.

What we offer you:

Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We regularly review our benefits to ensure we are supporting our employees appropriately.

• Wellbeing support through Apps and an Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years of service (plus optional holiday purchase)
• Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
• Private Medical Insurance
  22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete)
• Train Ticket loan (interest-free)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield Train Station to the Hatfield offices
• Free shuttle bus to and from Welwyn Garden City Train Station to the Welwyn Garden City offices
• Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes
• 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees
• Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary)

We’re in it together, we are proud of what we do, we can be even better
Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.