Maintenance Technician

Overview

Join Tesco as a Maintenance Technician serving stores across Newbury, Andover, Salisbury, and nearby areas. Your essential role will maintain a safe and efficient shopping environment for customers and staff by performing both planned and reactive maintenance on various systems and equipment. Your technical skills will help quickly identify and resolve faults, always emphasizing safety, compliance, and service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate effectively with external contractors to ensure smooth repair processes.
• Work cohesively with colleagues to uphold excellent service standards.
• Manage multiple tasks energetically while maintaining high efficiency.
• Support store management by maintaining equipment and facility functionality.
• Minimize disruption to customers during repair activities.
• Follow scheduled maintenance to achieve first-time fixes and improve operational effectiveness.
• Perform routine maintenance on store property and facilities.
• Utilize mobile technology such as phones and tablets to manage work schedules and provide updates.
• Act as a Tesco ambassador by demonstrating core company values and maintaining a professional attitude and uniform appearance.
• Participate in local and national team meetings, offering constructive feedback.
• Foster an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous maintenance, engineering, or construction experience is required.
• ONC qualification or an equivalent certification.
• Valid full driving license.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to health & safety regulations.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Office 365 applications.
• Comfortable using digital tools such as tablets for daily work management and emails.
• Completion of all technical training modules relevant to job responsibilities.

Benefits and Perks

• Eligible for an annual bonus up to 10% of your base salary.
• Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days plus one personal day and public holidays.
• Comprehensive family leave options: 26 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption leave (after 12 months’ service), followed by statutory pay periods, and 6 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Access to free 24/7 virtual GP service and an Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health and wellbeing for employees and their families.

Additional Information

Tesco values work-life balance with flexible working arrangements allowing 60% of time on-site and 40% remote work. The company is committed to inclusivity as a Disability Confident Leader, ensuring an accessible recruitment process and welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. Support is available during the application process as needed.

About Tesco

Tesco is a diverse organization known not only as a supermarket but also as a technology innovator and mobile network provider. The company is dedicated to making daily life better for customers, colleagues, and communities globally, supporting staff through various life stages and encouraging career development.