Facilities Repairs and Maintenance Engineer

Booker Group plc; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK’s food & drink wholesale sector is seeking a Facilities Repairs and Maintenance Engineer for its Hoddesdon site. The role involves ensuring optimal equipment operation, managing maintenance issues, and adhering to compliance standards. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and practical skills, with a focus on safety and efficiency. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in logistics and maintenance.

Benefits

10% Tesco discount, increasing to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks

20% discount on F&F Clothing

Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm

Contributory Pension

Health and Wellbeing support

Exclusive deals and discounts on everyday purchases

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy lifting and using power tools.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage budgets.
• Experience in a logistics environment with multi-temperature storage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all plant, systems, infrastructure, and equipment operate optimally.
• Respond to major equipment breakdowns and manage contractors.
• Attend meetings to review, plan, and prioritize activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Practical skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Education

TEC/City & Guilds or equivalent apprenticeship in electrical/mechanical or building services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Facilities Repairs and Maintenance Engineer

Job Reference: booker/TP/246930/25702

Planned Number of Hires: 1

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:00am – 04:00pm

Working Hours: 40

Location: Hoddesdon, UK

Closing Date: 28/05/2025

Job Category: Operations Support Roles

Department/Region: Best Food Logistics

Business Area: Best Food Logistics

What's in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, increasing to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (applies to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• Contributory Pension
• 1 year life assurance (3 years if you join the pension scheme)
• Health and Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP, and healthcare cash plans
• Exclusive deals and discounts on everyday purchases, cinema vouchers, and cycle to work scheme

About the role

We operate the UK’s only flexible multi-temp, shared customer delivery logistics network, providing the best experience to our customers through buying, warehousing, picking, and distributing products daily.

We are recruiting Site Engineers to ensure first-class maintenance services at the Hoddesdon sites, adhering to legislative requirements and meeting KPIs & SLAs.

You will be responsible for

• Ensuring all plant, systems, infrastructure, and equipment operate optimally with minimal downtime
• Being the first point of contact for maintenance issues
• Responding to major equipment breakdowns
• Managing budgets with the Facilities Team
• Ensuring legal compliance for maintenance
• Managing Facilities 3rd party contractors
• Attending meetings to review, plan, and prioritize activities

You will need

• TEC/City & Guilds or equivalent apprenticeship in electrical/mechanical or building services
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Practical skills and good diagnostic/problem-solving abilities
• Experience with heavy lifting, working at heights, and using power tools
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Experience in a logistics environment with multi-temperature storage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across over 190 branches and multiple distribution centers nationwide.

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming everyone to be themselves at work and supporting flexible working arrangements to accommodate various life circumstances.

Candidates must be over 18 for roles involving early mornings, late nights, or working in specific areas like warehouse and driving roles.

Note: Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately, with distinct benefits. More info at www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk