Engineer

ocadogroup; Bicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 264h

Private medical insurance

Pension with matching

Sharesave plan

Cycle to Work

Ocado discount 15%

Job summary

Ocado Group is recruiting an experienced Engineer to join our Customer Fulfilment Centre in Bicester. You will be the principal point of contact for critical technical issues and keep the operation running smoothly through proactive maintenance on conveyors, lifts and cranes.

We operate 24/7 with 12-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering, a Level 3 qualification or engineering degree, and FMCG experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Ideally from an FMCG background.
• You are computer literate and eager to learn new skills.
• Health and safety is a top priority and you are trained to work safely at height.
• You hold at least a Level 3 qualification or a relevant engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Be the principal point of contact for critical technical issues.
• Keep the operation running smoothly through proactive maintenance and improvements.
• Work on conveyors, lifts and cranes within a 24/7 operation.

Skills

Engineering experience

Problem solving

Safety at height

Education

Level 3 qualification

Engineering degree

Job description

About us

We are Ocado Group, and we're bringing world-class automation to online grocery. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting-edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced CFCs (Customer Fulfilment Centres). We've mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.

About the role

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Engineer to be part of Ocado history, joining us at our operational Customer Fulfilment Centre in Bicester. You will be working on state-of-the-art technology, being the principal point of contact for any critical technical issues, as well as keeping the operation running smoothly through proactive improvement works and maintenance activity. You will be working on a range of incredible machinery, from the impressive conveyor networks to lifts and cranes.

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

About you

You have 5+ years of engineering experience, with strong technical competency and a drive for career progression.

Ideally from an FMCG background, you're confident working in fast- paced, high-performance environments.

You're computer literate, eager to learn new skills, and bring a creative, solution-focused mindset to problem-solving.

Health and safety is a top priority, and you're comfortable and trained to work safely at height.

You hold at least a Level 3 qualification or a relevant engineering degree, ready to apply it in an innovative and inspiring setting.

What we offer

• 264 hours annual leave, plus the option to buy more


• Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.


• 22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).


• Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets.


• Cycle to Work Scheme.


• 15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).

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.