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About the role
At a glance
- This role will be based at our Fenny Lock National Distribution Centre.
- The salary range for this role is set at £26,759 - £40,900, plus an additional shift premium of 20% (calculated on the pay range minimum of £26,759).
- Please note this role is 42 hours per week with a shift pattern of 14 x 12.5 hour shifts in every 28 day cycle. You will work a combination of day and night shifts: day shifts - 05:45 - 18:15, night shifts - 17:45 - 06:15.
- This position is a permanent contract.
- Internally, this role is known as 'Fabric Engineer'.
About the role
As part of the Campus Engineering Team, Fabric Engineers support shift and technical teams by delivering planned, reactive, remedial, and improvement tasks. Building fabric maintenance and value-added change-work are essential to our automated environment, and completing such work internally helps achieve business objectives.
Day-to-day responsibilities
- Deliver planned maintenance, reactive and remedial regimes, including project work, reducing reliance on external contractors in a 24-hour environment where SLAs are critical. Learn skills related to campus asset maintenance, inspection regimes, record-keeping, plumbing, sanitary systems, painting, external site maintenance, and yard disciplines.
- Achieve first-fix on building fabric, fixtures, and equipment, support the Engineering Technician team, action change-work within agreed hours, use IT systems effectively, communicate with Shift Managers, and resolve operational issues promptly and courteously.
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Benefits of working as a Partner
- Excellent work-life balance, flexible working, and market-leading parental leave policy.
- Full-time holiday entitlement of 15.5 days, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
- Defined Contribution pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%, plus an additional 4% after three years of service.
- Partnership discounts in store and online, including 25% off John Lewis & Partners and 20% off Waitrose & Partners, with options to share discounts.
- Subsidised meals and access to a dining room serving hot and cold meals.
- Free on-site hot drinks, fruit, parking, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Learn more about benefits at https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/.
Essential skills
- Strong vocational background with proven construction/engineering experience.
- Understanding of Health & Safety legislation in a commercial/industrial environment.
Additional qualifications
- Apprenticeship (CITB, CGLI or equivalent).
- CSCS accreditation.
- IPAF & PASMA, Working at Height trained.
- First-Aid qualified.
- IOSH / NEBOSH certifications.
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The partnership
We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home of John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re committed to building a happier world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We embrace our differences and share ownership of our success, working together with kindness and respect. Join us and be part of something special.
Important points to note:
- Some roles require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks. You will be informed and encouraged to complete these promptly.
- Apply early as vacancies may close if we receive high applications.
- We support flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours, job sharing, and shorter contracts. Discuss options with the hiring manager during your interview.