Job Description
At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.
Why join us?
Our mission- we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem
Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences
At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:
* Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
* Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
* Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet
Are you ready to join the Fearless?
Job Description
As Maintenance Technician, you’ll provide site-based engineering support to minimise downtime and ensure uptime, and availability of the installed automated equipment on site. Through a professional engineering approach and a commitment to service quality, you’ll support the shift Team by utilising a broad range of skills taking a proactive approach to improving performance and reliability.
The Maintenance Technician role directly reports to the Engineering Shift Manager, while being also mentored by the Senior Engineer. You will be working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (rotation of days/nights)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
* Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of all onsite automated equipment.
* Carry out planned repairs and reactive repairs of automated material handling equipment including, tote conveyors, spiral conveyors, sorters, shuttles and robotics.
* Fault-finding and diagnosis of mechanical and/or electrical faults.
* Respond to automation faults and breakdowns in a timely manner ensuring minimal downtime.
* Prioritise system faults and optimise uptime and availability of onsite automated equipment.
* Complete all reports in line with requirements using CMMS and Microsoft software packages.
* Comply with health and safety legislation as priority focus
* Participate in the delivery, installation, commissioning and testing of upgrades and enhancements.
* Ensure optimum levels of onsite spare parts are maintained.
* Support site meetings as required.
* Mentor, train and advise junior members of the team.
Qualifications
What we are looking for?
* Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC or equivalent qualification in engineering discipline [multiskilled preferable]
* Experience of working with automated material handling systems
* Ability to work at height.
* Capable of understanding Mechanical, Electrical and/or Electronic technical manuals and drawings
* Proven competence in H&S
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Basic understanding of control systems and techniques
* Ability to work in a time critical environment
* Effective time and workload management skills
* PC literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Additional Information
Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Reward, Recognition and Opportunities
Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.
Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.
*subject to terms and conditions
Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.
CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.
Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
Employee Welfare
Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.
What’s next?
Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.