Multi-Skilled Engineer

Boots UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption 

Flexible benefits incl. extra holiday,

Access to free 24/7 counselling viaTEL

Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our engineering team, delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance, breakdown response, repair and continuous improvement across our logistics warehousing facilities. You will work on automated systems including cranes, lifts, transfer cars and conveyors, ensuring equipment operates at optimal efficiency and safety standards are maintained.

This is a hands-on, on-site role requiring a time-served apprenticeship and relevant

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical and Level 2 in the other.
• Experience in a similar electro-mechanical engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance & Repairs: Ensuring all materials handling equipment and facilities are maintained, repaired, and continuously improved to meet availability expectations.
• Self-Management: You will work largely unsupervised, prioritising tasks effectively and ensuring that customer requirements are met in an efficient, high-quality manner.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering Management, Improvement Engineers, first-line fix managers, the Control Room, and Operational teams to maintain seamless operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Raise Continuous Improvement (CI) programs to enhance equipment performance and overall warehouse efficiency.
• Compliance & Safety: Upholding world-class standards in security, health and safety, regulatory compliance, and housekeeping.
• Reporting: Ensure accurate shift/breakdown reports are completed, contributing to ongoing improvements in our engineering services.

Skills

Problem solving

Work at height

Right First Time

Leadership

Innovation

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Level 2 qualification in the other discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and highly skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our engineering team, providing essential Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), breakdown response, repair, and continuous improvement support to our Logistics Warehousing facilities.

The role will involve working on a variety of automated systems, including pallet and tote box cranes, lifts, transfer cars, and conveyor networks, ensuring all equipment operates at optimal efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance & Repairs: Ensuring all materials handling equipment and facilities are maintained, repaired, and continuously improved to meet availability expectations.
• Self-Management: You will work largely unsupervised, prioritising tasks effectively and ensuring that customer requirements are met in an efficient, high-quality manner.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering Management, Improvement Engineers, first-line fix managers, the Control Room, and Operational teams to maintain seamless operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Raise Continuous Improvement (CI) programs to enhance equipment performance and overall warehouse efficiency.
• Compliance & Safety: Upholding world-class standards in security, health and safety, regulatory compliance, and housekeeping.
• Reporting: Ensure accurate shift/breakdown reports are completed, contributing to ongoing improvements in our engineering services.

Qualifications

• A time-served apprenticeship with a minimum Level 3 qualification in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, along with at least a Level 2 qualification in the other.

Experience

• Experience in a similar electro-mechanical engineering field.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work at height.
• A 'Right First Time' approach to all tasks, ensuring efficiency and high-quality work.
• Motivation to lead and motivate others within the team.
• Innovation: A desire to promote innovation and continuous improvement across all working areas.

Desirable experience

These are desirable experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match this additional criteria.

• Experience with automation systems.
• Knowledge of risk assessments and maintenance planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools.

Benefits

• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
• We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.