Engineering Technician

About Us

Our teams are putting the world’s retailers online using the cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We provide services to partner clients globally via our innovative advanced robotics technology, known as the Ocado Smart Platform ("OSP"), this drives our highly automated, multi-million pound Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs). In our CFCs - together with the proprietary software applications - we operate a world-class online grocery business that automates the single pick of products, ready for your online delivery.

About the role

We are currently looking for Engineering Technician to be part of Ocado history, joining our state-of-the-art Customer Fulfilment Centre in Bicester, Oxfordshire. As an Engineering Technician, you will play an important part in supporting the operation, by providing first response to engineering fault conditions, reactive and planned maintenance activities as well as proactive improvement works within our state-of-the-art automated CFC.

Working at height and using a variety of access equipment, you will diagnose equipment breakdowns and resolve issues in a timely manner, completing repairs where possible. You will handle the Computerised Maintenance Management System, maintaining accurate data records to meet Engineering KPIs. You will support the Engineering team in analysing engineering failures and finding solutions to improve Mechanical Handling Equipment performance by working closely with suppliers, manufacturers and internal departments.

You will work a shift pattern to support our 24/7 operation, consisting of 12 -hour shifts across days, nights, and weekends.

About you

Some technical ability relating to automation hardware and software would be preferred but training is given, ideally with some experience of both reactive and preventative maintenance. An engineering qualification would be great. An organised, capable team player with excellent communication skills will be key to your success. There is working at height involved, so you will need to be comfortable with that.

What will I get in return?

Private healthcare, Car salary sacrifice, and Cycle to Work schemes; a range of amazing benefits, including Free Shares and Life Assurance; 15% off your Ocado.com shopping. Exclusive travel, retail, and leisure discounts nationwide. 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements are complete). Enhanced Pension scheme, matching employee contributions up to 7% of salary. Employee Assistance Programme

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