Network Engineering Fabric Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
What’s the role about?
As an integrated part of the Network Engineering Team, Fabric Engineers support both shift and technical teams by delivering in-house planned, reactive, remedial and improvement tasks.
Building fabric maintenance and value-added change-work delivery are essential to the continually-developing automated and manual network of buildings we operate within.
Primary Distribution delivers critical 24-7 E-commerce fulfilment representing c75% of JLs business, totally dependent upon timely delivery of projects, services, parts and materials in order to keep buildings safe, compliant and reliably maintained.
You will have the opportunity to develop and stretch personally and professionally to achieve your potential.
What you'll be doing?
- Primary Distribution delivers critical 24-7 E-commerce fulfilment representing c75% of JLs business, totally dependent upon timely delivery of projects, services, parts and materials in order to keep buildings safe, compliant and reliably maintained.
- You will have the opportunity to develop and stretch personally and professionally to achieve your potential.
- Full details for this role can be found on the attached Job Outline.
What you’ll have?
Strong vocational background with proven construction / engineering experience
A comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety legislation in a commercial and industrial environment is expected
What else you could bring?
Apprenticeship-served (CITB, CGLI or equivalent).
CSCS accreditation.
IPAF & PASMA, Working at Height trained.
First-Aid qualified.
IOSH / NEBOSH
Additional information
We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply early.
The application form consists of a CV upload, an online test followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time.
We have a number of different ways to work flexibly so at your interview feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you. There are no guarantees, however, it may open the door to not only a new role but a new way of working.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General Merchandise & Superstores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Network Engineering Fabric Engineer roles across John Lewis's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Merchandise & Superstores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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