Engineering Technician

Ocado Group; Purfleet-on-Thames; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

264 hours annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing apps and EAP

Pension with employer matching

Share schemes

Cycle to Work

Discounts at Ocado

Relocation assistance (35 miles)

Descripción de la vacante

Ocado Group is seeking an Engineering Technician for our state-of-the-art automated fulfilment centre in Purfleet. You’ll be the first line of response for faults, diagnosing and resolving issues quickly to avoid downtime.

The role includes reactive maintenance, planned servicing and proactive improvement projects in a fast-paced, high‑tech environment with 12‑hour shifts across days, nights and weekends.

Formación

• Formal engineering qualification preferred.
• Hands-on, practical approach to faults.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose and resolve faults in a 24/7 automated fulfilment centre.
• Carry out planned servicing, repairs and proactive improvements.

Conocimientos

Automation hardware/software

Control systems

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Educación

Engineering qualification

Descripción del empleo

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 Purfleet. 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).
• 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).

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

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.