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Multi Skilled Engineer

Supply Chain»Warehousing & Logistics

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Multi Skilled Engineer

Permanent

Nottingham

Shift Pattern: 3-2-2, 12-hour rotating days/nights (Panama shift pattern)

Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi - vyoma.gandhi@boots.com




About the role


We are looking for a proactive and highly skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our engineering team, providing essential Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), breakdown response, repair, and continuous improvement support to our Logistics Warehousing facilities. The role will involve working on a variety of automated systems, including pallet and tote box cranes, lifts, transfer cars, and conveyor networks, ensuring all equipment operates at optimal efficiency.



Key responsibilities


As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be a key player in our 7-man team, providing engineering support across multiple interconnected automated logistics facilities. Your responsibilities will include:



Planned Preventative Maintenance & Repairs: Ensuring all materials handling equipment and facilities are maintained, repaired, and continuously improved to meet availability expectations.

Self-Management: You will work largely unsupervised, prioritising tasks effectively and ensuring that customer requirements are met in an efficient, high-quality manner.

Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering Management, Improvement Engineers, first-line fix managers, the Control Room, and Operational teams to maintain seamless operations.

Continuous Improvement: Raise Continuous Improvement (CI) programs to enhance equipment performance and overall warehouse efficiency.

Compliance & Safety: Upholding world-class standards in security, health and safety, regulatory compliance, and housekeeping.

Reporting: Ensure accurate shift/breakdown reports are completed, contributing to ongoing improvements in our engineering services.



What you'll need to have


Qualifications: A time-served apprenticeship with a minimum Level 3 qualification in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, along with at least a Level 2 qualification in the other.

Experience: experience in a similar electro-mechanical engineering field.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Ability to work at height.

A 'Right First Time' approach to all tasks, ensuring efficiency and high-quality work.

Motivation to lead and motivate others within the team.

Innovation: A desire to promote innovation and continuous improvement across all working areas.



It would be great if you also have

These are desirable experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match this additional criteria.


Experience with automation systems.

Knowledge of risk assessments and maintenance planning.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools.



Our benefits


Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.

Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.


Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Summary

Job Reference: 2 7 9 1 3 2 B R
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You can apply when online

Application process

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1. Apply online and we will review your application against the job requirements.

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2. Depending the role, you'll either be invited to complete a short online assessment, or you'll receive a phone call from a member of our team to find out more about you.

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3. If you're successful you'll be invited to attend an interview.

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4. Following your interview, you will be contacted to discuss the outcome and to provide any feedback. If successful, you'll receive an email with your job offer!

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5. For some roles we may require some pre-employment checks to be carried out.

Got a question?

The entry level roles we have within Supply at Boots are Supply Assistant roles. As a Supply Assistant you will be involved in the delivery and implementation of our supply business plans. These roles include supporting the delivery of targets within your team, using facts and data to inform decision making, problem solving and communicating with stakeholders.
    You can apply for Supply Chain roles at Boots via our careers website. Current logistics and operations jobs are listed at www.boots.jobs/supply-chain/ including opportunities across warehousing, distribution, planning, transport, and supply chain operations.
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    The application process is simple and involves uploading your CV and providing basic contact details and information about your current role. After submitting your application, our recruitment team will contact you by email or phone with an update.
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Supply Chain roles at Boots cover a wide range of operational, analytical, and strategic areas. These include warehouse and distribution roles, transport and logistics, supply planning and demand forecasting, inventory management, process improvement, and Supply Chain leadership positions. Opportunities are available at various levels, supporting both hands on operations and longer term planning and strategy.
Supply Chain roles at Boots require a mix of technical, operational, and people skills. Many positions value data driven thinking, particularly in areas such as planning, forecasting, and analysis. Strong communication and collaboration skills are important across all roles. For operational roles, flexibility, teamwork, and a focus on safety and efficiency are key. Leadership positions typically require experience in people management, confident decision making, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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