Engineering Technician

JLP Insights & Media website; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established company is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician at its Fenny Lock site. The role involves maintaining building services and automation systems, performing fault diagnosis, and collaborating with other teams. Candidates should have relevant qualifications like City & Guilds and experience in electrical services within the building industry. The position offers competitive annual pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Discounts

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Cycle support scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience in Building Environmental and Electrical Services.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks.
• Providing fault-finding and working collaboratively.
• Supporting branch change-works and development projects.

Skills

Electrical Inspection & Testing

Fault Diagnosis

Collaborative Working

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Education

City & Guilds 2360 / 2330 Parts 1, 2 & 3

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds Qualification in Mechanical Discipline

City & Guilds 2391

Job description

locations Fenny Lock (National Distribution Centre)

posted on Posted 6 Days Ago

job requisition id R-172635

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Fenny Lock site operates 24/7, with engineering presence on-site to provide structured planned preventative/remedial disciplines and reactive response to a complex building services infrastructure, supporting in excess of £150m of materials-handling automation equipment, constantly evolving with continued site development investment.

As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you will play a critical part in the operation of the site. You will provide technical presence on-site, working within building services, mechanical systems, MHE, HVAC, automation, power and data networks, to provide fault-diagnoses and remedial response confidently.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out technical planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks, complying with H&S governance, legislation and institutional standards / SLAs
• Providing competent fault-finding and accurate fault diagnoses on electro-mechanical systems and building services with an ability to technically advise the leadership team or Head of Branch in the event of an emergency
• Collaborative working with automation project and repair teams to expedite working solutions
• Supporting branch change-works and development projects
• Carrying out operational processes to minimise business risk and loss
• Demonstrating flexibility by supporting other areas on campus
• Understanding and using engineering infrastructure IT Systems

Essential skills/experience you’ll need

• Qualified to City & Guilds 2360 / 2330 Parts 1, 2 & 3, BTEC ONC / HNC, JIB Approved electrician or NVQ Level 3 equivalent.
• City & Guilds Qualification in mechanical discipline or NVQ 6018 ‘Heating & Ventilation Industrial and Commercial Installations’
• City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection & testing
• Working knowledge of BS7671, 18th Edition Electrical Installation Regulations & associated legislative standards, working knowledge of Building Regulations
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic drawings and fault-find to component level
• Experience in Building Environmental and Electrical Services including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning within the building services industry.

Benefits include work-life balance, holiday entitlement, pension scheme, discounts, subsidised meals, free parking, cycle support scheme, and more. For details, visit our website.

Closing Date: August 3, 2025

Pay: £35,400 - £55,800 annually

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: 42 hours/week, DuPont shift schedule of 14 x 12.5-hour shifts in a 28-day cycle, followed by 7 days off.

Job Level: Partnership Level 9

Location: Fenny Lock Distribution Centre, Milton Keynes

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We focus on retail excellence, innovation, and diversity, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We believe in shared ownership, kindness, respect, and embracing differences.

Note: Some roles require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks. We support flexible working arrangements. Apply early as vacancies may close early.