Maintenance Engineer

Fresh Direct Group; Bicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in Bicester is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to maintain critical building services and equipment. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical or mechanical disciplines and experience in maintenance. Responsibilities include ensuring reliable operations, conducting preventative maintenance, and fostering a safe working environment. The role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 and various benefits including access to health services and discounts on products.

Benefits

Access to a salary advance app

Option to purchase additional annual leave

24/7 GP appointments and health services

Life assurance

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of building services and equipment.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations desirable.
• General facilities plumbing would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain essential building services and equipment for depot operations.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and respond to general repairs.
• Carry out scheduled lubrication routines.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Building maintenance

Problem-solving

Strong IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Salary: up to £45,000 plus a great range of benefits

Shift Required: Days, Monday - Friday 8:00 to 17:00 plus overtime

40 hours per week

Bicester, Oxfordshire

We’re seeking a proactive and reliable multi-skilled or electrically biased professional (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) looking for your next opportunity. You’ll become a valued member of our team who can carry out in-house maintenance of building services and equipment across three key buildings on a permanent basis. You’ll ensure reliability of the depot operations and colleague safety at our Fresh Direct (part of Sysco GB) depot in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Responsibilities

As a key member of our engineering team, you’ll take charge of maintaining essential building services and equipment, ensuring the reliability of our depot operations and the safety of our colleagues. From electric doors and metal detectors to cooking vessels and heated pan kettles, you’ll be responsible for the upkeep and performance of a range of critical machinery. Your role will involve carrying out scheduled lubrication routines, conducting preventative maintenance, and responding to general repairs, helping to reduce our reliance on external contractors.

You’ll be someone with experience in either electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines (18th Edition Wiring Regulations desirable), and general facilities plumbing would be a great advantage. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, are also beneficial. Flexibility is key, as you’ll need to be available for occasional emergency call-outs. If you have a passion for problem-solving, take pride in keeping facilities running smoothly, and are ready to take on a role with variety and responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (electrical or mechanical), with experience in maintenance of building services and equipment. (18th Edition Wiring Regulations desirable.)

Benefits

• Stream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym memberships to your weekly supermarket shop
• The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘f it our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We\'ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.