ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, RELOCATE TO THE UK WITH WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP

This position requires shift work, therefore it entails working day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may also be required to travel for training purposes or to assist other sites with maintenance work or site coverage, which will require travel. The costs of travel and lodging would be paid. As an Engineering Technician, you'll be responsible for doing planned maintenance across the site in a precise, efficient, and safe manner while making sure maintenance guidelines are followed. You must feel comfortable working at heights because some tasks need it. We accept applications from anyone everywhere. We will only cover the cost of a Certificate of Sponsorship for you, including the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) if applicable, if your employment is subject to sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system. The cost of your own visa application and the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge will be your responsibility (IHS).

You will be responsible for updating records of work activities/tasks carried out, parts used through stores and training given. Work closely with manufacturers, suppliers and internal departments in finding ways to improve process and increase machine reliability and performance. Respond to and diagnose equipment breakdowns, resolving issues and carrying out repairs and perform daily housekeeping and cleaning duties of all equipment.

You will be responding to and resolving any issues on the automation across the GMDC, using computerised systems to maintain incident and maintenance logs. Being constantly mindful of health and safety, reporting any issues to management as appropriate, upholding our exceptional hygiene standards, which could involve anything from general housekeeping to deep cleaning our automation equipment. Engineering Technician – Welwyn Garden City

About you

If you are currently working in an engineering role ideally in a fast paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You will ideally have some technical ability and understanding relating to automation hardware and software would be preferred, but training can be given. A formal engineering related qualification would be advantageous. Competent mechanical or electrical knowledge and demonstrable analytical skills with sound problem solving ability. Good organisation skills, able to prioritise. Knowledge of control systems would also be preferred. This role has certain elements of working at height using a variety of access equipment, so technicians need to be comfortable working at heights. Please note this role is shift based to support the 24/7 operation.

What will I get in return?

Private healthcare, Car salary sacrifice and Cycle to Work schemes; a range of amazing benefits, including Free Shares and Life Assurance; 15% off your Ocado.com shopping. Company shop offering discounts of up to 70% on groceries from leading brands and major retailers. Exclusive travel, retail and leisure discounts nationwide. 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete). Enhanced Pension scheme, matching employee contributions up to 7% of salary. Employee Assistance Programme

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About 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 ground breaking 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 lead us into the next stage of our evolution: enhancing our capabilities, inspiring our teams and developing new ways of working.Changing the way the world shops, for good.