Engineering Technician

John Lewis & Partners; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician for its Fenny Lock site. This role involves maintaining complex building services and automation systems, ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should possess relevant electrical qualifications and experience in HVAC and building services.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexible working

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Subsidized meals

Free parking

Cycle support

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Environmental and Electrical Services, including HVAC systems.
• Ability to diagnose issues on electro-mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Regulations and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks.
• Collaborate with automation project and repair teams.
• Support branch change-works and development projects.

Skills

Fault-finding

Knowledge of BS7671

Ability to read electrical drawings

Education

City & Guilds 2360/2330 Parts 1-3

BTEC ONC/HNC

JIB Approved electrician

NVQ Level 3 equivalent qualification

City & Guilds or NVQ in mechanical discipline

City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection & Testing

Job description

About the role

Our Fenny Lock site operates 24/7 with engineering staff on-site to provide structured planned preventative, remedial disciplines, and reactive responses to a complex building services infrastructure. This supports over £150m of materials-handling automation equipment, which is continually evolving with site development investments. As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you will play a critical role 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 diagnose faults and respond remedially.

Key details

• Salary - £35,400 - £55,800. A shift allowance of 20% will also be paid, calculated on the minimum of the pay range (£35,400).
• Contract type - This position is permanent.
• Location - Based at Fenny Lock National Distribution Centre.
• Working hours - 42 hours per week on a DuPont shift schedule: 14 shifts of 12.5 hours (day and night shifts) in a 28-day cycle, followed by 7 days off. Example rota attached.

Key responsibilities

• Performing planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks, complying with H&S standards, legislation, and SLAs.
• Fault-finding and diagnosing issues on electro-mechanical systems and building services, advising leadership or the Head of Branch in emergencies.
• Collaborating with automation project and repair teams to expedite solutions.
• Supporting branch change-works and development projects.
• Carrying out operational processes to minimize business risks and losses.
• Supporting other campus areas as needed.
• Using and understanding engineering infrastructure IT systems.

Essential skills and experience

• City & Guilds 2360/2330 Parts 1-3, BTEC ONC/HNC, JIB Approved electrician, or NVQ Level 3 equivalent qualification.
• City & Guilds or NVQ in mechanical discipline (e.g., Heating & Ventilation).
• City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection & Testing.
• Knowledge of BS7671, 18th Edition Regulations, and Building Regulations.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic drawings, and fault-find to component level.
• Experience in Building Environmental and Electrical Services, including HVAC systems.

Benefits of being a Partner

Includes work-life balance, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, employee discounts, subsidized meals, free parking, cycle support, and more. For details, visit our website.

About The Partnership

We are the UK's largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We foster a culture of innovation, diversity, and shared ownership, emphasizing kindness, respect, and personal growth.

Additional notes

Some roles require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks. We encourage early applications as vacancies may close early. We support flexible working arrangements; discuss options with the hiring manager during your interview.