Maintenance Technician

Tesco UK; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco UK in the Bournemouth/Poole area is looking for a proactive Maintenance Technician who will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of systems and equipment. You’ll help keep stores safe, functional and welcoming for customers and colleagues.

This hands-on role requires initiative, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and quality. You’ll work with external contractors and the store team, supported by training and opportunities to grow within one of the UK’s

Qualifications

• Health and safety awareness is essential.
• Strong communication and collaboration with colleagues and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Interacts confidently with external contractors to coordinate repairs.
• Works collaboratively with the team to deliver quality service.
• Maintains high energy levels while juggling tasks and priorities.
• Assists the Management Team to keep stores operating smoothly.
• Minimizes customer disruption by coordinating repairs with minimal impact.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Communication & Collaboration

Education

ONC or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Bournemouth and Poole 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

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.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We’re proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. We commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, we can provide assistance.