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About The Role

Join Our Dynamic Facilities & Engineering Team at IPL Whittlesey!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Technician to become a vital part of our Facilities & Engineering team at our House, Plants & Flowers facility in Whittlesey. If you are passionate about Warehouse and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
 
Position Details:
 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:45pm
Location: IPL Whittlesey - Site Based Role
Contract Type: Permanent

key Responsibilities:

  • Tackle Minor Repairs: Handle minor plumbing, joinery, and building works to keep everything in top shape.
  • Steel Work & Fabrication: Get involved in steel work and fabrication projects.
  • Lighting Maintenance: Perform lighting repairs and replacements (no electrical work unless qualified).
  • Maintain Interiors: Take care of ceiling, wall, and floor maintenance.
  • Install Barriers: Manage barrier installations to ensure safety and organization.
  • Preventative Maintenance: Conduct planned preventative maintenance for utilities.
  • Conduct Audits: Perform various engineering-related audits to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Organize Workshops & Stores: Keep the workshop and stores well-organized.
  • Support Engineering & Projects: Assist the engineering and projects department with various tasks.
  • Enhance Site Appearance: Work on improving the overall appearance and amenities of the site.
  • Repair Office Furniture: Carry out repairs to all office furniture and hardware.
  • Promote Safety: Ensure everyone works in a clean, safe environment and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Manage Parts Inventory: Record parts used and notify the Engineering Manager of any required.
  • Clear Communication: Communicate clearly with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Strive for Excellence: Aim to achieve ‘World Class’ standards at all times while complying with policies and procedures.
  • Protect Company Interests: Always ensure the best interests of the company are maintained.

What are we looking for?

Previous proven industry experience in a maintenance/construction role
Building and utilities maintenance in a working industry environment
Good communications skills
Must be able to organise workload and prioritise
A recognised qualification in maintenance/construction discipline (desirable)
Strong IT skills (desirable)
 
What's in it for you?
 

At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.

In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 🛒 10% Asda In-store Discount
  • 🌴 Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern 
  • 💼 Enhanced pension scheme
  • 🛡️ Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
  • 🩺 Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
  • 🤝 Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
  • 🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme*
  • 📱 Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
  • 🩺 Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
  • 🐾 Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
  • 🏠 Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice
  • 💱 Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
  • 🚴 Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
  • 🧑‍⚕️ Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource

Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.

Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you’re ready, hit the apply button. Don’t delay, apply today! 🚀


About Us

Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple, we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.

Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other’s development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of.

We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms. 

Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!

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