Maintenance Assistant

As a Maintenance Assistant at NEXT, you will play a key part in keeping our fast-paced warehouse running smoothly.

Working in our DVB warehouse with leading technologies in warehousing and logistics, you will work alongside a team of apprentice-trained engineers, maintaining state-of-the-art systems to ensure a smooth flow through the Warehouse.

The position is a 42-hour average working 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends.

You will make a real difference by preventing disruptions and keeping our site safe, efficient, and productive.

Responsibilities:

• Clear mechanical blockages and conveyor jams quickly and safely to keep the warehouse moving.
• Clean and look after all automated equipment following approved methods.
• Carry out routine maintenance checks on ancillary equipment and closely monitor system performance.
• Work hand-in-hand with Maintenance Engineers and Site Maintenance Managers to tackle repairs and fix unexpected breakdowns.
• Fill out everyday maintenance paperwork accurately and hand it over to the Site Maintenance Engineer.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines at all times, making full use of the correct PPE provided for every task.

Requirements:

• A natural ability to organise your day, take ownership of tasks, and focus on what needs doing first in a busy environment.
• A true team-player attitude, with a flexible approach to working an average 42-hour week across 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends.
• Clear and effective communication skills, making it easy to work well with colleagues at all levels and follow operational instructions carefully.
• Comfortable using computers and ready to learn new technical processes.
• Great problem-solving skills and a practical approach to troubleshooting.
• Previous experience in an automated warehouse environment is a great bonus, though not essential.

Benefits:

• Sharesave scheme
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret products
• Generous bonus scheme for many roles
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access to fantastic discounts at Staff Shops
• Free on-site parking
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through the online benefits platform
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track, and enhance financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other