We are recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team
This role will involve general repairs and planned maintenance to the site and equipment. A background in building services or facilities with knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration would be beneficial in this role.
The role will suit someone who comes from a similar fast paced 24/7 environment.
Occasional call-outs and weekend work will be required when necessary, additional rates available.
You will be based in our Hemel Hempstead Distribution Centre but must be able to commute to our Hatfield and Thamesmead centres, when needed. Company van provided.
You will follow a rotating shift pattern:
Week 1: 07:00 - 15:00
Week 2: 11:00 - 19:00
What is 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
- To support the RSC Maintenance Engineer with general maintenance and repair throughout the Regional Service Centre (RSC), ensuring that downtime is kept to a minimum and it remains a high quality environment for staff and visitors alike – this will include working at weekends when required to avoid impacting the operation.
- To ensure RSC meets legal compliance for maintenance
- To maintain maintenance engineers records in regard to building and equipment maintenance on file at the RSC – ensuring records are kept in an orderly way
- The effective management of third party service contracts.
- To provide support to other RSC’s as required.
Essential Experience
- Full driving licence
- Practical experience in a trade relevant to buildings maintenance.
- Competent in basic electrical skills.
- Managing contractors/service providers.
- Good working knowledge of building services.
- Experience of working to required H&S standards.
Essential Skills
- Practical skills in order to provide a maintenance service for the RSC
- Good diagnostic and problem solving skills
- Self-starter, motivated with an ability to work alone or within a team.
- Some heavy lifting, ladder work/working at heights and the use of power tools.
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.
We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [email protected]
Please note
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
