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Ocado Group

Licenses AI-driven e-commerce platform and fulfillment

Engineering Team Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/16/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Erith, UK
In PersonRelocation assistance is available to eligible UK candidates moving 35 miles or more.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience leading a team of Engineers within an automated FMCG environment.
  • Ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced role.
  • Technical ability relating to automation hardware and software.
  • Comprehensive understanding of production, picking, and storage materials handling equipment systems.
  • Computer literacy and experience working with computerised maintenance management systems.
  • Ability to work safely at height.
  • An Engineering HNC or equivalent relevant degree is desirable, coupled with relevant applied learning, an Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, and electrical and/or mechanical skills preferably gained in an FMCG background to at least NVQ Level 3.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of Engineers, Technicians, and Trainees by assessing their capabilities, identifying development opportunities, and motivating them daily.
  • Allocate workload as part of the day-to-day operation.
  • Handle disciplinary issues.
  • Drive pace, accuracy, and standards across all aspects of the Customer Fulfilment Centre.
  • Work a 12-hour shift pattern across days, nights, and weekends to support the 24/7 operation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Electrical and/or mechanical skills, preferably gained in an FMCG background to at least NVQ Level 3.
  • Relevant applied learning and an Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

About the company

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Ocado Group

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Ocado Group provides end-to-end online grocery and retail technology. It licenses its Ocado Smart Platform to retailers worldwide, offering an integrated system for e-commerce, fulfillment, and logistics, powered by automated Customer Fulfilment Centers with thousands of bots. Ocado Technology develops robotics, AI-based demand forecasting, and efficient delivery routing to support the platform, with revenue coming from licensing the technology to partners and operating Ocado.com as a live showcase with Marks & Spencer. The company aims to grow its global partner network and advance data-driven, automated grocery retail through its platform.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 international volume grew 27%, showing partner demand outside Britain.
  • Asda’s rollout starts in 2027, opening recurring software revenue across a top UK grocer.
  • Ocado targets cash-flow positivity in H2 2026 after £150 million of cost savings.

What critics are saying

  • Kroger closed three CFCs in January 2026 and canceled Charlotte, shrinking Ocado fees.
  • Sobeys shut Calgary in 2026; Ocado cut 1,000 jobs in February.
  • Ocado lacks material store-automation revenue today; rivals can replicate features and commoditize OSP.

What makes Ocado Group unique

  • Ocado’s 2026 platform spans webshop, in-store picking, routing, and robotic CFCs.
  • Asda signed Ocado on May 29, 2026 for stores, dark stores, and click-and-collect.
  • Reuters said July 21, 2026 Ocado won a new European CFC for 2028.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Wellness Program
  • Company Equity
  • Commuter Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-17%

1 year growth

-17%

2 year growth

-17%
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Aug 7th, 2026
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Associated Press
Jul 30th, 2026
Juicy Marbles launches $5.19 plant-based Bangers with 'butcher-minced' texture exclusively on Ocado

Juicy Marbles launches Butcher-Minced Bangers exclusively with UK online retailer Ocado on 31 July. The plant-based sausages are priced at £4.09 for a pack of six. The company says its new product differs from standard plant-based sausages by using a "butcher-minced" technique. Instead of emulsifying proteins and fats, Juicy Marbles minces its own plant-based whole cuts and includes visible fat cubes that melt during cooking. Co-founder Luka Sinček explains the company wanted to give plant-based sausages an "experiential overhaul" by employing traditional butcher techniques. The bangers feature a coarse-ground structure designed to replicate the texture of butcher-made sausages. The product contains 12.4g of protein per 100g, zero preservatives, and is a source of iron, B12, and fibre. Cooking time is six to eight minutes.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 23rd, 2026
Ocado to create hundreds of jobs at new 55,000 sq ft Stoke-on-Trent base

Online grocery firm Ocado is creating hundreds of jobs at a new 55,000 sq ft facility in Stoke-on-Trent. The company has secured a 15-year lease for the unit at Indurent Park Stoke Central, near the A500, taking the final available space at the site. The facility, equipped with solar panels and electric vehicle charging capabilities, is expected to become operational later this year. Danny Kennedy from Ocado said the site will enable the company to deliver to more customers whilst creating hundreds of new positions. The announcement comes months after Ocado Group revealed plans in February to cut 1,000 jobs globally, representing approximately 5% of its 20,000-strong workforce, as part of a restructuring programme.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 16th, 2026
Ocado reports 27% international growth, targets cash flow positive by H2 FY26 with $190.5M cost savings

Ocado Group reported 27% year-on-year international volume growth in its H1 2026 results, driven by new partnerships. Group revenue increased 5% excluding closed customer fulfilment centres (CFCs). Ocado Retail delivered 15% revenue growth, the fastest amongst UK retailers. The division's EBITDA rose 119% to £73 million. Adjusted group EBITDA reached £81 million, down £11 million year-on-year. The company expects to achieve cash flow positivity in H2 FY26 and maintain it throughout FY27. Ocado holds over £1 billion in liquidity, comprising £700 million cash and a £300 million undrawn credit facility. The group aims to deliver £150 million in annualised cost savings and plans to reduce gross debt from £1.438 billion to £700-800 million within 12-18 months. However, Ocado faces delays opening new CFCs in Korea and Japan, whilst store-based automation deals have been postponed.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 5th, 2026
Ocado grows revenue 12% to $889M liquidity amid North America closures

Ocado Group reported strong revenue growth of 12% and improved adjusted EBITDA by £66 million to £178 million for full year 2025. The company ended the year with £700 million in liquidity and expects to turn cash flow positive later this year, with full-year cash generation anticipated in FY27. Tech Solutions revenue grew 7% to £444 million with contribution margin improving to 72%. Ocado Retail revenue increased 15%, whilst orders per week grew 10%. The company achieved operational improvements, including a 34% increase in drops per shift at certain warehouses. However, challenges remain. Underlying cash flow showed a £230 million outflow, sites in North America closed due to underperformance, and interest costs rose by £48 million. Rollouts in Korea and Japan face delays.