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Senior Facilities Technician Ocado Logistics - Tamworth Permanent- Competitive Salary on offer Monday to Friday - Typical hours: 07:30 – 16:00
Why Ocado? Here at Ocado Logistics, it’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience for our partners, developing groundbreaking technology, opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate and engaging in exciting new business partnerships around the world - changing the way the world shops, for good.
We are the beating heart of our UK business and comprise a network of cutting edge warehouses and offices across the country that ensure that we optimise the experience and use our proprietary technology across the supply chain to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. At the same time delivering bags of possibilities for our employees and a career that will ensure no two days are ever the same.
About the role: We wouldn’t be able to positively impact the way the world shops without our passionate team members - who keep our business running, our vans delivering, our customers' products picked and packed and our proprietary technology operating at optimum levels. Both behind the scenes within the warehouses and across the front end of the customer experience which means we now have an opportunity for a Senior Facilities Technician to join our Engineering team, playing a vital role in maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our operation running safely and efficiently.
This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day maintenance of the site's building services, coordinating planned and reactive maintenance while ensuring our facilities remain safe, compliant and operational.
Working closely with the Facilities Engineer, you'll manage a wide range of contractors, support engineering teams across the site, and help deliver continuous improvements to our building services infrastructure. If you enjoy problem solving, taking ownership and working in a fast-paced automated environment, we'd love to hear from you.
You will be: - Coordinating and carrying out planned and reactive building services maintenance across the site. - Acting as the main point of contact for day-to-day building and facilities issues. - Supporting the Building Services Engineer with the maintenance of site infrastructure and utilities. - Maintaining systems including plumbing, generators, compressors, industrial refrigeration, fire alarms, sprinklers and general building infrastructure. - Completing first-line repairs to fixtures, fittings and plumbing systems, including responding to leaks and blockages. - Managing external contractors, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with Ocado's health and safety standards. - Reviewing contractor documentation, including RAMS, before work begins. - Carrying out safety inspections, compliance checks and ensuring accurate maintenance records are maintained. - Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance site reliability, safety and performance. -Building strong working relationships with engineering teams and other operational stakeholders across the fulfilment centre.
About you: You'll be a proactive and practical maintenance professional who enjoys taking ownership and finding solutions. You'll be confident working independently while also collaborating as part of a small, supportive team.
You'll also have: - A recognised Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent). - Strong electrical maintenance experience, ideally within a building services or facilities environment. - 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification. - Experience coordinating maintenance activities and managing external contractors. - Knowledge of building services systems such as generators, power distribution, fire alarms, sprinkler systems and industrial refrigeration (desirable). - IOSH Managing Safely qualification (desirable). - Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. - A strong commitment to health, safety and delivering high standards of service.
What you can expect to receive in return - At Ocado we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, so you’ll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere that is as fresh as our produce as well as an award winning recognition programme and benefits package that includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts.
Join Ocado Logistics today and become a part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your well-being throughout every stage of your career.
Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching. Financial Protection: We offer Income Protection and Life Insurance for financial security. Wellbeing Support: Access dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme for holistic well-being. Private Medical Cover: Rest easy with comprehensive private medical insurance. Generous Leave: Growing after 5 years, with an option to buy more Family-Friendly: We support your family with maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and paternity leave. Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans to participate in our success. Lifestyle benefits: Our benefits platform includes a Cycle to Work scheme, car salary sacrifice, and much more. Shopping Perks: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers, days out, and restaurants.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.
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