Building Services Senior Technician

Ocado Logistics; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocado Logistics seeks a Building Service Technician to support the operation of automated Customer Fulfilment Centres. This role requires strong electrical experience and contractor management, contributing to the maintenance and performance optimization of state-of-the-art facilities. Join a company that values employee well-being and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Extensive healthcare coverage

Competitive salaries

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong electrical experience in a building services environment.
• Experience managing contractors and compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of fire alarms, generators, and ammonia refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for building/facilities issues.
• Providing technical support to engineering teams.
• Ensuring compliance and managing maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical expertise

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Formal qualification in electrical/mechanical engineering

Job description

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Job Description

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
Building Service Technicians play an important part in supporting the operation of our state of the art, automated Customer Fulfilment Centres, Working closely with the engineering teams to optimise availability and performance of the facility. As well as ensuring legislative compliance and managing external contractors during reactive and planned maintenance activities.

You will be
- Acting as the main point of contact for building/facilities related issues.
- Providing technical support to the onsite engineering teams for the site systems.
- Ensuring all site infrastructure is maintained and available for use including industrial refrigeration, generators, fire alarm & sprinkler systems.
- Carrying out a range of internal and external maintenance tasks, to ensure our buildings and systems are maintained and serviced to a high standard.
- Providing first line maintenance to the site, carrying out basic repairs to fixtures, fittings and plumbing including dealing with blockages or leaks.
- Responding to reactive requests that require urgent attention as well as safety and compliance checks.
- Contacting contractors to arrange for repairs as needed, and inspecting completed jobs.
- Reviewing all contractor safety documents before site attendance and dealing with contractors while they are working onsite, in accordance with company policies.
- Attending site meetings, ensuring any actions are dealt with promptly.
- Creating and maintaining building documentation and service records.
- Escalating issues when required to the Building Services Engineer

About you
- A formal qualification in an electrical or mechanical engineering subject (apprentice served, NVQ, or equivalent)
- Strong electrical experience preferably within a building services environment.
- Experience of contractor management
- 18th edition wiring regulations.
- Some technical ability and understanding relating to generators, power distribution, fire alarms, sprinklers and ammonia refrigeration.
- Experience of both reactive and preventative maintenance.
- Demonstrable analytical skills with sound problem solving ability.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to impart knowledge effectively to others of varying technical experience.
- Good organisation skills, able to prioritise.

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.

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.