Maintenance Technician

Tesco; Horley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail brand in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure a safe, functional environment across various locations. The role involves proactive maintenance, addressing issues efficiently, and maintaining high safety standards. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and be willing to collaborate with the team. The position offers training and the opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary

Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to coordinate with external contractors effectively.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Tesco sites are safe for customers and colleagues.
• Follow planned work schedules for efficiency.
• Assist the management team with maintenance tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical expertise

Ability to work collaboratively

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

Tesco UK • Gatwick / Horsham / Brighton • Permanent • Apply by 03-Oct-2025

As a Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Gatwick / Horsham / Brighton, 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 vacancy is Roger Lewis.

What is in it for you

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• 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

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

• 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.