Electrical Engineer

Ocado Logistics; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Shift Engineer (Electrical bias) - Dordon, Tamworth

Join the Ocado Logistics family in Tamworth, Dordon as a Shift Engineer and become a vital part of our high-performance maintenance team. (the shifts will include days, nights and weekends)

At our Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC), you'll be the beating heart of our centre and instrumental in keeping the cogs moving - literally, ensuring the continuous reliability of our automated technology. We're not just offering a job; we're offering a career where there's bags of opportunities and you can engineer your dream all whilst being part of a supportive community.

Please note: this is a hands on role on the tools.

Life at Ocado:

We understand that work-life balance is crucial. That's why when you join us as Shift Engineer, we offer guaranteed shift patterns, allowing you to plan work around your life - whether that's spending time with loved ones or working outside of normal hours.

What You'll Be Doing as a Shift Engineer with Ocado Logistics:

1. Maintaining and Optimising: Conducting planned and reactive maintenance across the site, ensuring everyone's accuracy and safety. Proactively identifying and implementing improvements to enhance machine reliability and performance.
2. Troubleshooting and Repairing: Diagnosing and resolving any equipment breakdowns efficiently, keeping our automated systems running smoothly and safely.
3. Data Analysis and Reporting: Monitoring and analysing data to identify trends and implement solutions that improve our overall MHE performance.
4. Collaboration and Communication: Aligning engineering activities with operational needs and effectively communicating with colleagues and external contractors.
5. Continuous Improvement: Contributing to the development of our planned maintenance system, proposing innovative ideas, and participating in projects to enhance warehouse and engineering functions.
6. Safety and Standards: Ensuring all maintenance activities are conducted safely and to the highest standards.
7. Team Development: Assisting in developing team skills and knowledge sharing.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong technical background in automation hardware and software, demonstrated by:
• HNC Engineering or equivalent, or a relevant Degree with applied learning, or an Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, or Manufacturers PLC training, or Electrical and/or mechanical skills (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent), ideally gained in an FMCG environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with Control Systems (desirable).
• Self-motivation, consistency, and the ability to work at pace.
• Computer literacy and experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Physical fitness to safely perform engineering maintenance activities.
• Proficient English language skills for understanding safety information and technical manuals.
• Experience in an Engineering Service Support role within an automated production environment.

And whilst a safe working environment goes without saying we offer a shopping list of perks that you can tailor to suit you and your lifestyle including:

• Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months of being with us
• Enhanced online GP service for you and your loved ones
• High street shopping and restaurant discounts
• 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado
• Career progression - if you suddenly decide that being a Shift Engineer isn't for you, there's plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our roles are filled by internal colleagues!

We are proud that we are a disability-confident employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities.

About the wider Ocado Group

When our journey started, we were all about changing the way people shop for groceries. 20 years later, we're developing our own groundbreaking technology, opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate and engaging in exciting new business partnerships around the world!