Engineering Technician

ocadogroup; Bicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing apps

Job summary

Ocado Group is hiring an Engineering Technician for our automated Customer Fulfilment Centre in Bicester. You’ll be the first line of response for faults, diagnose issues quickly, perform planned servicing, and support proactive improvement projects in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

You will work 12-hour shifts to cover our 24/7 operation, including days, nights and weekends, ensuring reliability and efficiency of state-of-the-art automation systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation hardware and software and control systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and share knowledge effectively.

Skills

Automation hardware

Control systems

Analytical skills

Hands-on

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification

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

As an Engineering Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our state‑of‑the‑art, automated Customer Fulfilment Centre in Bicester. You'll be the first line of response for engineering faults, working quickly and effectively to diagnose and resolve issues that could impact performance. Alongside reactive maintenance, you'll carry out planned servicing and repairs to keep our equipment in top condition, while also getting involved in proactive improvement projects to enhance reliability and efficiency. This is a hands‑on role where you'll work with cutting‑edge technology in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment

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

About you

Are you the one we’re looking for? Here’s what makes a great Engineering Technician candidate:

• Technical understanding of automation hardware/software and ideally control systems, with a formal engineering qualification is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, practical approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and share knowledge effectively.
• Comfortable working at height using access equipment, in line with site safety standards.

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 (rising after 5 years), 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).