Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks an Electrical Engineering Technician for its Magna Park National Distribution Centre. The role involves technical maintenance and fault diagnosis within building services, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a shift premium and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Partnership discount in store and online

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Subsidised meals

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work support scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to City & Guilds standards or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of BS7671, 18th Edition Electrical Installation Regulations.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical planned preventative maintenance.
• Provide fault-finding and accurate diagnoses on electro-mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with automation project teams.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Technical advice

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

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

BTEC ONC / HNC

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection & testing

Job description

About the role

Our Magna Park National Distribution Centre operates 24/7 with engineering presence on-site to provide structured planned preventative/remedial disciplines and reactive response to a complex building services infrastructure. 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.

Salary

£35,400 - £55,800, plus a 20% shift premium (calculated on the pay range minimum of £35,400) of £7,080 (pre tax).

Contract type

This position is a permanent contract.

Working pattern

Please note this role is for 42 hours per week, working 14 shifts a month (7 day shifts from 05:45 - 18:15 and 7 night shifts from 17:45 - 06:15). An example rota is attached to this advert.

Location

This role is based at our Magna Park National Distribution Centre.

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
• Able to demonstrate experience in Building Environmental and Electrical Services including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning within the building services industry.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Full UK driving licence

Benefits of being a Partner

Excellent work life balance, including focus on well-being and flexible working and our market leading equal parenthood leave policy.

Full time working holiday entitlement of 15.5 days holiday (calculated on average 3.5 day working week) which increases with service, plus bank holidays.

Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay). After three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not.

You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete Earning Membership. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% off electrical products) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

Subsidised meals while working and full access to our subsidised dining room serving hot and cold meals throughout the day.

Free on site hot drinks & fruit.

Free on site parking.

Cycle to work support scheme.

To learn more about our fantastic benefits, please visit our website here.

The partnership

We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

We’re focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. We are committed to price, quality, and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.

As Partners, we share ownership and responsibility for our success. We use our voices to contribute, work together through challenges, and treat everyone with kindness and respect.

We own making the Partnership a place where everyone belongs. Embracing differences and creating an environment to thrive, grow individually and collectively.

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

Important points to note:

Some roles are subject to pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks if required. You’ll be informed and provided with information during the recruitment process. We encourage quick completion of vetting documents to avoid delays. DBS checks are carried out by a third-party registered body, and financial probity checks may also be required.

We recommend applying promptly as vacancies can close early if there are many applicants.

We support flexible working arrangements, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Please discuss this with the hiring manager during your interview.