IT Technician

Ocado; Dordon CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery tech firm in England is seeking a Systems Support Specialist to ensure operational efficiency at their Customer Fulfilment Centre in Dordon. This on-site role involves technical support and troubleshooting, maintaining business systems, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in technical support, strong analytical skills, and be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels. This position offers competitive benefits, including flexible leave, health coverage, and more.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

22 weeks paid maternity leave

Pension with employer matching

Cycle to Work Scheme

15% discount at Ocado.com

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in technical support, hardware troubleshooting, and incident management.
• Strong analytical skills to efficiently diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business system operations and ensure timely resolution of incidents.
• Act as a technical point of contact for on-site and off-site teams.
• Manage ticketing progress and drive improvements in business system operations.

Skills

Technical support experience

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Process-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Technical certifications in Hardware, Software, or Networking

Job description

We are Ocado Technology and we empower global grocery retailers with cutting‑edge cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) powers highly automated Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs), enabling efficient, single‑pick online grocery delivery

About the Role

As a Systems Support Specialist, you’ll have a unique, cross‑functional perspective within our Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in Dordon, working across Engineering Operations, Technical Support Services, and Business Operations. This role places you at the heart of client operations, where you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring our business systems remain fully operational, delivering an efficient service to Ocado’s customers and clients. What you'll be doing:

• System Monitoring & Incident Management – Oversee business system operations, identify and elevate faults, and ensure timely resolution of incidents.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting – Act as a technical point of contact for on‑site and off‑site teams, resolving system issues and supporting engineering tasks.
• Collaboration & Communication – Work closely with Engineering Operations, Technology teams, and client operational teams, ensuring visibility and swift issue resolution.
• Operational Efficiency – Manage ticketing progress, analyse key asset performance, and drive improvements in business system operations.
• Health & Safety Compliance – Adhere to company health & safety policies while working within a team of on‑site support specialists.

This is an onsite‑based role and will take part in a team shift pattern working 4 on 4 off to cover operations 24x7.

About you

We’re looking for a proactive, hands‑on problem solver with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, and can confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels, this role is for you!

What You'll Bring

• Technical Know-How – At least 2 years experience in technical support, hardware troubleshooting, and incident management across hardware, software, and networking
• Problem‑Solving Mindset – Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Strong Communication Skills – Ability to explain technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Stakeholder Engagement – Comfortable interacting with business teams at all levels, ensuring smooth communication and timely issue resolution.
• Organised – Ability to prioritise tasks, manage workloads effectively, and drive resolutions in a fast‑moving environment.
• Process‑Oriented – Skilled in following and creating documentation, processes, and procedures to maintain high operational standards.
• Self‑Motivated & Hands‑On – A quick learner who takes initiative and enjoys getting stuck into technical challenges.
• Qualifications - Technical certifications in Hardware, Software, or Networking.

Great to have

• Confidence in delivering well‑organised presentations to senior management.
• A solid understanding of IT infrastructure, computing configurations, ITIL, and the OSI model.

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:
  25 days annual leave (rising to 27 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).

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.

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