Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Ocado Logistics - Tamworth

Permanent- Competitive Salary on offer

Why Ocado?

Here at Ocado Logistics it’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience for our partners, developing groundbreaking technology, opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate and engaging in exciting new business partnerships around the world - changing the way the world shops, for good.

We are the beating heart of our UK business and comprise a network of cutting edge warehouses and offices across the country that ensure that we optimise the experience and use our proprietary technology across the supply chain to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. At the same time delivering bags of possibilities for our employees and a career that will ensure no two days are ever the same.

About the role:

We wouldn’t be able to positively impact the way the world shops without our passionate team members - who keep our business running, our vans delivering, our customers' products picked and packed and our proprietary technology operating at optimum levels. Both behind the scenes within the warehouses and across the front end of the customer experience which means we now have an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join the team.

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering Operations team at CFC Dordon. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, automated environment and takes pride in being proactive, solutions-focused, and always one step ahead of potential issues.

You’ll play a vital role in keeping our automated facility running at peak performance, working closely with Inbound, Outbound and wider support teams to maximise availability, reliability and safety across the site.

This role operates on day shifts, 4 days per week, supporting our continuous operation model and offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be trusted to take ownership of the site’s engineering performance by:

- Proactively carrying out planned and preventative maintenance across the facility in a safe, accurate and timely manner

- Working collaboratively with other departments to improve machine reliability on both existing and new equipment

- Identifying improvement opportunities and supporting engineering improvement works

- Maintaining accurate records of work completed, parts used, training and maintenance activities

- Monitoring, reporting and analysing data relating to automation and maintenance performance

- Responding to tote jams on conveyor systems and restoring flow efficiently

- Using computerised maintenance systems to complete jam reports and maintenance logs

About you:

You’re a proactive self-starter who doesn’t wait for problems to escalate - you anticipate, investigate and act. You’ll bring:

- Mechanical engineering experience, ideally within an FMCG or automated environment

- NVQ 3 apprenticeship or equivalent

- A natural problem-solving mindset with experience analysing faults and delivering practical solutions

- Strong technical ability across automation hardware and software

- Experience with both reactive and preventative maintenance

- A working knowledge of automated warehouses and their technical components

- Excellent attention to detail and a hands-on, methodical approach

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to share knowledge and work cross-functionally

- Basic computer literacy and confidence using maintenance and reporting systems

What you can expect to receive in return -

At Ocado we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, so you’ll find a safe and

collaborative atmosphere that is as fresh as our produce as well as an award winning recognition programme

and benefits package that includes includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage,

competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts.

Clear progression paths available at all levels within our team. We've seen many individuals successfully advance from technical assistant to technician, then to engineer, and ultimately into management roles.

Join Ocado Logistics today and become a part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your well-being throughout every stage of your career.

Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching.

Financial Protection: We offer Income Protection and Life Insurance for financial security.

Wellbeing Support: Access dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme for holistic well-being.

Private Medical Cover: Rest easy with comprehensive private medical insurance.

Generous Leave: Growing after 5 years, with an option to buy more.

Family-Friendly: We support your family with maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and paternity leave.

Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans to participate in our success.

Lifestyle benefits: Our benefits platform includes a Cycle to Work scheme, car salary sacrifice, and much more.

Shopping Perks: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers, days out, and restaurants.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.

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