Engineer

Ocado Group; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

264 hours annual leave

Private Medical Insurance + wellbeing

Maternity/Paternity leave 22+ weeks

Pension + Sharesave/BAYE

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ocado employee discounts

Job summary

Ocado Group in Purfleet-on-Thames is seeking an experienced Engineer to join our largest operational Customer Fulfilment Centre. You will be the principal contact for critical technical issues, ensuring the operation runs smoothly through proactive maintenance and improvement work on conveyor networks, lifts and cranes.

With 5+ years of engineering experience (ideally FMCG), you will bring strong technical skills, a safety-first mindset, and a degree or Level 3 qualification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience with strong technical competency.
• Ideally FMCG background in fast-paced environments.
• 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 trained to work safely at height.
• You hold at least a Level 3 qualification or a relevant engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal point of contact for critical technical issues at the site.
• Support proactive maintenance and improvement works to keep operations running smoothly.
• Work across equipment such as conveyor networks, lifts and cranes to optimise performance.

Skills

5+ years engineering

Education

Level 3 qualification or engineering degree

Job description

About us

We are Ocado Technology and we empower global grocery retailers with cutting-edge cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) powers highly automated Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs), enabling efficient, single-pick online grocery delivery

About the role

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Engineer to be part of Ocado history, joining us at our largest operational Customer Fulfilment Centre in Purfleet. 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.

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

We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:

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


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


• Family-first policies :
  22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).


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


• Commuter perks :
  Cycle to Work Scheme.


• Exclusive discounts :
  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.

Financial assistance is available for eligible UK candidates relocating 35 miles or more for this role.

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