Job description
About Us
Our teams are putting the world’s retailers online using the cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We provide services to partner clients globally via our innovative advanced robotics technology, known as the Ocado Smart Platform ("OSP"), this drives our highly automated, multi-million pound Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs). In our CFCs - together with the proprietary software applications - we operate a world-class online grocery business that automates the single pick of products, ready for your online delivery.
About the role
This is an entry level role and the very first step in a career in Engineering. Referred to internally as a Technical Assistant, this job is all about keeping the warehouse moving. It is an active role, and you will spend most of your time responding to and resolving issues with the systems in the warehouse and reporting them as necessary. You will also be responsible for upholding hygiene standards, which could involve anything from mopping a floor to deep cleaning our automation equipment. There are many training opportunities at Ocado, and from this job you can progress to Technician and Engineer roles over time.
The shift pattern for this role is four days on, four days off. You will do two sets of day shifts, then two sets of night shifts.
About you
You don’t need any formal qualifications as full training will be provided. All you need is a positive attitude and motivation to do a good job. You will spend a lot of time on your feet in this role, so a good standard of physical fitness is a must.
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
We’re in it together, we are proud of what we do, we can be even better
We welcome applicants from across the world. If your employment is subject to sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, Ocado Group will only pay for the cost of a Certificate of Sponsorship for you, including the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) if applicable. You will be responsible for the cost of your own visa application and the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge (IHS)