Please note: This role will be based in our Sawley Regional Distribution Centre in the first instance, with a move to our Bardon site in 2026. Please consider this action before completing your application.
Bardon is Aldi's first globally automated site with the facilities and MHE maintenance team pivotal to the plant's success. Aldi requires Maintenance Technicians who will be empowered to shape Aldi's future and tackle some of the toughest technical and logistical challenges around. We need your technical skills, innovative approach, and experience to help us continue to transform our business whilst maintaining a cost‑leadership model.
Your New Role
* Active member of the maintenance team, advising on plant safety, condition and performance.
* Adhere to Aldi expectations and relationships through excellent communication, explaining complex problems in simple terms.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults on forklifts and warehouse equipment.
* Perform routine servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
* Ensure full utilisation of the Aldi CMMS for all safety‑critical maintenance, accurate spares management and scheduled maintenance.
* Contribute to EOS (End of Shift Reports), investigate fault times and incidents, undertake RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to minimise the risks of re‑occurrence.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety standards.
* Advocate for continuous improvement activities within the plant.
* Work in accordance with the ALDI GB & IE Code of Conduct.
* Deliver performance KPIs, ensuring all documentation related to safety and asset management in accordance with ISO 55000 is complete.
* Manage spares, ensuring stock audits are completed to remain 100% accurate.
* Maintain a clean, tidy, and professional workshop.
* Supervise contractors when working on site.
About You
* Level 2 qualification in engineering or experience as a forklift engineer, plant fitter, agricultural engineer, HGV technician, or a similar mechanical/electrical role.
* Technical capability and experience.
* Computer literate with strong office skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and Outlook.
* Detail‑focused.
* Good time‑keeping and organisational skills.
* Proactive mindset.
* Problem‑solving ability.
* Confident communicator.
* Excellent time management.
Desirable
* Level 3 ONC qualification.
* IOSH Working Safely / NEBOSH qualification.
* Previous experience in an automated warehouse.
* Root Cause Analysis experience.
What you’ll get in return
* £15.48 per hour.
* Shift pattern: 06:00–13:30, working 5 days out of 7, including weekends.
* Paid breaks.
* Annual holiday entitlement.
* Long service awards.
* Workplace pension contribution.
* Sabbatical policy.
* Parental leave pay.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Bike‑to‑work scheme.
* Discounted health benefits.
* Financial wellbeing schemes: affordable loans, debt consolidation, savings and health checks.
* Extensive range of discounts and savings.
You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location.
Aldi are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Having a diverse workforce enables us to represent the demographics of our customers, whilst promoting equality, respect, and inclusion.
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