Hands-On Automation Technician – 24/7 Shift & Maintenance

Ocado Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Maternity / paternity leave

Pension & shares

Cycle to work

Ocado discounts

Job summary

Ocado Group operates a state‑of‑the‑art, automated Customer Fulfilment Centre in Erith. As an Engineering Technician, you will diagnose faults quickly, perform planned servicing and repairs, and contribute to proactive improvements to boost reliability and efficiency in a high‑tech environment.

You will join a 24/7 operation with 12‑hour shifts across days, nights and weekends, applying your automation and control systems knowledge in a hands‑on role that supports efficient, safe operations.

Qualifications

• Technical understanding of automation hardware/software and ideally control systems.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Be the first line of response for engineering faults and diagnose issues affecting performance.
• Carry out planned servicing and repairs to keep equipment in top condition.
• Participate in proactive improvement projects to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Operate in a fast‑paced 24/7 environment with 12‑hour shifts across days, nights and weekends.

Skills

Automation hardware

Control systems

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Formal engineering qualification

Job description

Ocado Group operates a state‑of‑the‑art, automated Customer Fulfilment Centre in Erith. As an Engineering Technician, you will diagnose faults quickly, perform planned servicing and repairs, and contribute to proactive improvements to boost reliability and efficiency in a high‑tech environment.

You will join a 24/7 operation with 12‑hour shifts across days, nights and weekends, applying your automation and control systems knowledge in a hands‑on role that supports efficient, safe operations.