Job Description
Shift Engineer - Dordon, Tamworth (including days, nights and weekends)
Join the Ocado Logistics family in Tamworth, Dordon as a Shift Engineer and
become a vital part of our high-performance maintenance team. At our Customer
Fulfilment Centre (CFC), you'll be the beating heart of our centre and instrumental in
keeping the cogs moving – literally, ensuring the continuous reliability of our
automated technology. We're not just offering a job; we're offering a career where
there’s bags of opportunities and you can engineer your dream all whilst being part
of a supportive community.
Life at Ocado:
We understand that work-life balance is crucial. That's why when you join us as Shift
Engineer, we offer guaranteed shift patterns, allowing you to plan work around your
life - whether that’s spending time with loved ones or working outside of normal
hours. Choose your preferred shift pattern – days or nights – with no rotation. Need a
shift swap? No problem! We pride ourselves on flexibility. Plus, enjoy three days off
every week, giving you time to pursue your passions.
Engineer your career with Ocado Logistics.
What You'll Be Doing as a Shift Engineer with Ocado Logistics:
* Maintaining and Optimising: Conducting planned and reactive maintenance
across the site, ensuring everyone’s accuracy and safety. Proactively
identifying and implementing improvements to enhance machine reliability
and performance – making sure our thousands of customers receive their
shopping on time and in the best quality.
* Troubleshooting and Repairing: Things inevitably break down and your role
will involve diagnosing and resolving any equipment breakdowns efficiently,
keeping our automated systems running smoothly and safely.
* Data Analysis and Reporting: Monitoring and analysing data to identify
trends and implement solutions that improve our overall MHE performance.
Whilst, maintaining and keeping detailed records of work activities, parts
used, and training to ensure we continuously improve.
* Collaboration and Communication: Your role is pivotal to our Inbound,
Outbound, and other support teams - aligning engineering activities with
operational needs. So you will need to be confident communicating effectively
with colleagues and external contractors.
* Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development of our planned
maintenance system, propose innovative ideas, and participate in projects to
enhance warehouse and engineering functions.
* Safety and Standards: It goes without saying that you will need to ensure all
maintenance activities are conducted safely and to the highest standards,
maintaining a clean and organised work environment.
* Team Development: Assisting in developing team skills and knowledge
sharing to ensure we are all the best we can possibly be.
What We're Looking For:
* A strong technical background in automation hardware and software,
demonstrated by:
o HNC Engineering or equivalent, or
o A relevant Degree with applied learning, or
o An Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, or
o Manufacturers PLC training, or
o Electrical and/or mechanical skills (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent), ideally
gained in an FMCG environment.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey
technical information clearly.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Familiarity with Control Systems (desirable).
* Self-motivation, consistency, and the ability to work at pace.
* Computer literacy and experience with Computerised Maintenance
Management Systems (CMMS).
* Physical fitness to safely perform engineering maintenance activities.
* Proficient English language skills for understanding safety information and
technical manuals.
* Experience in an Engineering Service Support role within an automated
production environment.
And whilst a safe working environment goes without saying we offer a shopping list
of perks that you can tailor to suit you and your lifestyle including:
* Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months of
being with us
* Enhanced online GP service for you and your loved ones
* High street shopping and restaurant discounts
* 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com
* Career progression – if you suddenly decide that being a Shift Engineer isn’t
for you, there’s plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our roles are
filled by internal colleagues!
We are proud that we are 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.
About the wider Ocado Group
When our journey started, we were all about changing the way people shop for
groceries. 20 years later, we’re developing our own groundbreaking technology,
opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate and engaging in exciting new business
partnerships around the world!
Transforming an industry also means transforming the way we do business. As we
continually develop new technologies and customer propositions, we’re looking for
the Everyday Pioneers to join us on the journey.