Maintenance Technician

Tesco PLC; Fernhill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Holiday 25 days + personal day

Maternity/paternity leave

Virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Tesco PLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to cover Gatwick, Horsham, Brighton and surrounding areas. You’ll perform planned and reactive maintenance, coordinate with contractors and keep stores safe and functional, contributing to a great shopping experience.

You’ll work with a skilled team, using tablets for daily schedules, while upholding Tesco values. A full driving license, health & safety awareness, and ONC or equivalent are required, with annual bonus potential and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, engineering, or construction roles.
• Digital proficiency using a tablet to view schedules and manage emails.
• Requires a valid full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain planned and reactive maintenance across systems and equipment.
• Coordinate repairs with external contractors and team members.
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality across stores.
• Represent Tesco brand and values in meetings and updates.
• Utilise tablets to update daily work schedules and communications.

Skills

Driving license

Tablet proficiency

Health & Safety awareness

Communication & collaboration

Education

ONC or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Gatwick, Horsham, Brighton and surrounding areas, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our stores remains a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues alike. You'll be part of a skilled team responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of systems and equipment, helping to keep our operations running smoothly. Your work will directly impact the shopping experience of thousands of customers every day. You'll use your technical expertise to identify and resolve issues efficiently, always prioritising safety, compliance, and quality. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering high standards. In return, you'll be supported with ongoing training, opportunities to grow your career, and the chance to be part of one of the UK's most recognised and respected retail brands. The Hiring Manager for this role is Roger Lewis. You will be responsible for As a Maintenance Technician your specific responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks. To thrive in this role, you will need to:

• Confidently Interact with External Contractors: Coordinating repairs seamlessly. Work Collaboratively with the Team: Be a great colleague who understands the importance of quality service. Sustain High Energy Levels: Juggling tasks while maintaining efficiency. Assist the Management Team: Keeping our stores operating smoothly by maintaining equipment and facilities. Minimize Customer Disruption: Coordinating repairs with minimal impact on our valued customers. Responsibilities will include; Ensuring all Tesco sites are a safe and functioning environment for customers and colleagues. Following the planned work schedule to achieve first time fix, improving efficiency, and effectiveness. Working closely with team members, sharing best practice and knowledge. General day to day store and property maintenance. Using mobile devices; phone and tablet, to drive the best approach in work completion and updates.
• Representing the Tesco brand by demonstrating our core values (serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day), maintaining a positive attitude & taking pride in wearing the Tesco uniform. Attending local and national meetings, providing valuable input and feedback. Supporting a diverse and inclusive culture. #LI-AG2 As a vital part of our Maintenance team, you will demonstrate enthusiasm for maintaining high standards. With previous experience in a maintenance, engineering, or construction environment, you will be digitally confident using a tablet to view daily work schedules and manage emails. Operational Skills: ONC or equivalent Full driving license Health & Safety awareness Communication & Collaboration Office 365 knowledge Completed all technical training upskilling modules relevant to abilities. Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing