Site Technician

About the role

We are a growing multi-national food wholesaler looking to recruit a Site Maintenance Assistant to work in our Engineering Department within our Distribution Centre in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

You will form part of a small engineering team providing support to our large 420,000 sq ft Food Distribution depot which handles ambient, chill and frozen goods.

The site engineering team currently cover a rolling shift pattern covering the hours of 06.00am to 22.00hrs, predominately, this is a full-time role working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday and to cover at least 1 in 4 Saturdays. Also, the individual will be expected to be on call every 4th week and attend site as required overnight, if necessary. There will also be a requirement to travel to other parts of the business in the network on occasions which is reflected with on call premiums and overtime.

Main Responsibilities

• Completion of Safe and Legal tasks /checks as identified by the Verisae system.
• Controlling of contractors and completion of minor works around the site as necessary ie inspecting machinery, equipment, buildings and systems, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Checking and maintaining safety equipment such as fire alarms, fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors to name a few.
• All aspects of general engineering in the warehouse environment internally and externally ie completing small repairs such as fixing locks, leaky taps and broken windows.
• Following a maintenance schedule to ensure that all routine tasks are completed.

You will need

• Previous experience in the maintenance, servicing of warehouse, office facilities and be willing to multi-skill.
• Ideally IPAF trained but any qualifications or experience in the area of electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, painting & decorating would be an added advantage.
• A self-motivated, committed team player who has a proactive approach to the development of themselves and the engineering department.
• Able to work at height.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to spontaneous challenges.
• Be confident in working alone when required.
• Have a high regard for H&S awareness.
• Able to work to strict budgets.
• An analytical approach with excellent problem solving abilities.

Racking training will be provided as required and any additional training will be made available in the future to further develop a successful candidate.

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

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