Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

Fenny Lock is the latest warehouse building to join the John Lewis National Distribution network. Opening in Spring 2022, spanning 1-million sq ft, at the following address: Bletcham Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1QA

We also have opportunities at our Magna Park Distribution Centre sites in Milton Keynes, MK17 8EW

Pay information:

Pay band is £32,478.00 - £44.868.00 and has an additional Shift Premium of 20%.

This is negotiable based upon skills and experience. Please feel free to discuss at interview.

Working Pattern:

Please note this role is 42 hours per week. This is a shift work pattern of 14 x 12.5 hour shifts in every 28 day cycle. You will be working a combination of day and night shifts.

Day shifts: 05.45 - 18.15

Night shifts: 18.45 - 06.15

What's the role about?

The site operates 24-7 with engineering presence on-site to provide structured planned preventative/remedial disciplines and reactive response to a complex building services infrastructure, supporting in excess of £150m of materials-handling automation equipment, constantly evolving with continued site development investment.
 

What you'll be doing:

As a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technician you will play a critical part in the operation of the site, providing technical presence on-site, working within building services, mechanical systems, MHE, HVAC, automation, power and data networks, to provide fault-diagnoses and remedial response confidently.

• Carry-out technical planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks, complying with H&S governance, legislation and institutional standards / SLAs

• Providing competent fault-finding and accurate fault diagnoses on electro-mechanical systems and building services with an ability to technically advise the leadership team or Head of Branch in the event of an emergency

• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic drawings and fault-find to component level. 

• Collaborative working with automation project and repair teams to expedite working solutions.

• Support with branch change-works and development projects.

• Carry out operational processes to minimise business risk and loss.

• Demonstrate flexibility to support other areas on campus.

• Understand and use engineering infrastructure IT Systems

What you'll already have:

• Qualified to City & Guilds 2360 / 2330 Parts 1, 2 & 3, BTEC ONC / HNC, JIB Approved electrician or NVQ Level 3 equivalent

• City & Guilds Qualification in mechanical discipline or NVQ 6018 ‘Heating & Ventilation Industrial and Commercial Installations’

• City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection & testing

• Working knowledge of BS7671, 18th Edition Electrical Installation Regulations & associated legislative standards, working knowledge of Building Regulations

• Able to demonstrate experience in Building Environmental and Electrical Services including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning within the building services industry

Benefits 

After becoming a Partner you’ll be entitled to:

• 20% Discount at Waitrose & Partners on the majority of products

• 25% Discount at John Lewis & Partners on the majority of products

• 12% Discount at John Lewis & Partners on electrical & white goods

• Full access to our subsidised dining room serving hot and cold meals through the day

• 22 days paid holiday per year, increasing to 25 after 5 years service, 30 days after 10 years service (not including Bank Holidays)

Work-Life balance

• Discounted holidays at our exclusive Partnerships hotels

• VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 & Wembley arena

• Generous discounts at numerous restaurants and bars

• Exclusive days out for Partners and their families

• Free on site parking

• Free on site hot drinks & fruit