Bot Workshop Trainee Technician

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About Us

We are Ocado Technology and we empower global grocery retailers with cutting-edge cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) powers highly automated Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs), enabling efficient, single-pick online grocery delivery

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Bot Workshop Trainee Technician to join our team at Ocado’s CFC in Purfleet.

The Bot Workshop team are responsible for the diagnosis and repair of Ocado robot sub-assemblies and Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), as well carrying out Root Cause Analysis to help deliver continuous improvement to Ocado’s robot infrastructure.

This role will be focussed on the testing and repair of the Robot sub-assemblies and PCBs on a daily basis, and ensuring quality, fully operational spares are available for use to support the operation.

What you will be doing 

• Carrying out high-quality testing and repairs of mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies including printed circuit boards in an accurate, timely and safe manner whilst ensuring all procedures are followed
• Work closely with the Engineering Stores team to ensure supply and demand of sub-assemblies are met and available on the shelf for use
• Update records of work activities, tasks carried out, parts used through stores. Training on internal processes, testing and repairs will be given where necessary.
• Work closely with internal departments in finding ways to improve processes and increase equipment reliability and performance
• Perform daily housekeeping and cleaning duties of equipment and the general workshop area
• Analyse data to find solutions to improve equipment performance, providing reports where necessary

About you 

• A technical ability and understanding relating to automation hardware and equipment with experience in dismantling, diagnosing, repair and quality testing of your own and others’ work is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrable analytical skills with sound problem solving ability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to impart knowledge effectively to others
• Good organisation skills, able to prioritise

What we offer

We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:

• Time to recharge:
  264 hours annual leave (rising after 5 years), plus the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing:
  Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.
• Family-first policies:
  22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).
• Financial support:
  Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets.
• Commuter perks:
  Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Exclusive discounts:
  15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).

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.

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