Maintenance Engineer - Automation

Tesco Hungary; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Hungary is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain and repair cutting-edge equipment in an Urban Fulfilment Centre. This role involves ensuring equipment operates optimally, prioritizing safety, and striving for continuous improvement while fostering effective relationships across departments. With a flexible working environment, candidates are encouraged to express their needs and potential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in engineering/maintenance on automated equipment.
• Electrical and mechanical skills required.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance tasks to a high standard.
• Ensure safety while performing maintenance jobs.
• Supervise site performance and efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Influencing

Commitment to high standards

Job description

An exciting new role within our Property Function! We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Technician to join our team. In this role, you will prioritize maintaining and repairing brand-new equipment, applying your technical expertise to ensure outstanding performance and continuous improvement. A passion for customer service is essential, as you will understand the impact of your decisions and the efficiency of your maintenance work, operating within your training and experience to ensure a safe environment for all.

You will maintain and repair cutting-edge equipment in your nominated Urban Fulfilment Centre (UFC), utilizing your experience and technical knowledge. You will ensure that equipment operates in its optimum state through regular inspections, completing maintenance tasks in accordance with good engineering practice, and striving to improve the equipment where possible.

We understand that life looks different for everyone. That’s why at Tesco, we welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. Whether you are starting your career, seeking more freedom to pursue personal passions, or navigating life-changing moments, please talk to the Hiring Manager about how they can support you.

• Complete maintenance to a high standard, ensuring issues are either immediately repaired or logged for future attention.
• Operate with safety as a priority, dynamically risk-assessing all jobs to ensure safety for yourself and others.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across departments, supporting operational needs.
• Supervise site performance to ensure efficiency, understanding metrics such as availability and performance, and using various tools to monitor these.
• Manage time proactively to maximize value to customers, seeking continuous improvement opportunities.
• Document findings for major breakdowns/outages, utilizing root cause analysis methods.
• Assist in managing the site’s maintenance budget by working efficiently and testing replaced equipment for future use.
• Maintain accurate records in the CMMS and complete shift reports to a high standard.
• Support budget management by tracking spares and hours used.

• Hands-on experience working within an engineering/maintenance department on highly automated equipment.
• Electrical and mechanical cross-skilling.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Data analysis and presentation skills for timely decision-making.
• Influencing skills.
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.

We are a diverse organization, known as a supermarket, technology company, and mobile network provider, dedicated to making every day better for our customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide. We foster a flexible working environment, supporting colleagues at different life stages and commitments.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. Don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—your potential matters to us.