Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.
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
Are you a proactive, organised team player with a passion for maintaining high standards and are looking to be part of a customer-focused culture where collaboration and a proactive attitude are celebrated then look no further. Join our Engineering team and play a key role in supporting asset movement, packaging, and facility upkeep within our Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in Erith.
As a Technical Assistant you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic setting and make a real impact within our team.
This is a 4 month fixed term contract where you’ll be working 40 hours a week Monday to Friday
What you will be doing
- Asset Management: Efficiently handle the movement, packaging, and transportation of assets and spares across the CFC, using pallet trucks (training provided).
- Technical Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness in technical and storage areas, ensuring an organised and high-standard environment.
- Team Support: Assist the Engineering and Maintenance teams with asset management, spares handling, and crate assembly using basic tools like electric drills and screwdrivers.
- Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain the security of tools and equipment.
- Communication: Report issues promptly and complete documentation accurately to support smooth operations.
About you
- You’ll have strong organisational and planning skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Have practical problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Be an excellent communicator, with the ability to complete basic reports.
- Be self-motivated, proactive, and committed to upholding Ocado’s values.
What we offer you
Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We regularly review our benefits to ensure we are supporting our employees appropriately.
- Wellbeing support through dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme
- 264 hours annual leave, rising after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)
- Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
- Generous Private Medical Insurance (within the first month of joining!)
- Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary)
- 22 weeks paid maternity/primary parent leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete)
- Train Ticket loan (interest-free)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Garden City offices
- Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes
- 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees (within the first month of joining!
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What We Do
When our journey started, we were all about changing the way people shop for groceries. Nearly 20 years later, we’re a FTSE 100, client-focused business that provides services, technology, and automation to grocery e-commerce businesses around the world.
