Maintenance Engineer

Brakes; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supplier of fresh produce as an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer in Bicester. This role involves maintaining critical machinery and ensuring safety across operations. Enjoy a competitive salary and numerous benefits while being part of a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Option to purchase additional annual leave

24/7 GP appointments and health services

Life assurance

Discounts via Sysco Perks

Product discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines required.
• 18th Edition Wiring regulations knowledge preferred.
• General facilities plumbing experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain essential building services and equipment in depot.
• Conduct scheduled lubrication routines and respond to repairs.
• Ensure colleague safety and reliability of depot operations.

Skills

Reliability

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Strong IT skills

Facilities plumbing

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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Salary: up to £45,000plus a great range of benefits

Shift Required:Days, Monday - Friday8:00 until 17:00plus overtime

40 hours per week

Bicester, Oxfordshire

We’re seeking a proactive and reliable a skilled Electrical or Mechanical Engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) looking for your next opportunity. You'll become a valued member of our team who can carry out in-house maintenance of building services and equipment across three key buildings on a permanent basis. You'll ensure reliability of the depot operations and colleague safety at our Fresh Direct (part of Sysco GB) depot in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

As a key member of our engineering team, you'll take charge of maintaining essential building services and equipment, ensuring the reliability of our depot operations and the safety of our colleagues. From electric doors and metal detectors to cooking vessels and heated pan kettles, you'll be responsible for the upkeep and performance of a range of critical machinery. Your role will involve carrying out scheduled lubrication routines, conducting preventative maintenance, and responding to general repairs, helping to reduce our reliance on external contractors.

You’ll be someone with experience in either electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines (18th Edition Wiring regulations - desirable), and general facilities plumbing would be a great advantage. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, are also beneficial. Flexibility is key, as you’ll need to be available for occasional emergency call-outs. If you have a passion about problem-solving, take pride in keeping facilities running smoothly, and ready to take on a role with variety and responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:

• Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
• The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices

Apply today and become an integral part of our team!

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.