Maintenance Technician

Tesco PLC; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand is looking for a Maintenance Technician in the Catterick areas. You will ensure stores are safe and functional while performing planned and reactive maintenance. Responsibilities include coordinating contractor repairs, collaborating with team members, and minimizing disruption to customers. Ideal candidates will have ONC or equivalent qualifications along with experience in maintenance or engineering. This role offers ongoing training and career growth with one of the UK's most respected retailers.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on role requiring proactive mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a maintenance, engineering, or construction environment preferred.
• Digitally confident using tablets for work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Interact with external contractors for seamless repairs.
• Collaborate with team to provide quality service.
• Maintain equipment and facilities to minimize customer disruption.
• General maintenance of stores and properties.

Skills

Operational skills

Effective communication

Office 365 knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Previous experience in maintenance

Education

ONC or equivalent

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Catterick areas, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our stores remain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues alike. You will 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 will use your technical expertise to identify and resolve issues efficiently, always prioritising safety, compliance, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Confidently interact with external contractors, coordinating repairs seamlessly.
• Work collaboratively with the team, being 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.
• Minimise customer disruption, coordinating repairs with minimal impact on our valued customers.
• Ensure all Tesco sites are a safe and functioning environment for customers and colleagues.
• Follow the planned work schedule to achieve first‑time fix, improving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with team members, sharing best practice and knowledge.
• General day‑to‑day store and property maintenance.
• Use mobile devices, phone and tablet, to drive the best approach in work completion and updates.
• Represent the Tesco brand by demonstrating our core values, maintaining a positive attitude and taking pride in wearing the Tesco uniform.
• Attend local and national meetings, providing valuable input and feedback.
• Support a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications and Skills

• Operational skills: ONC or equivalent, full driving licence, health & safety awareness.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Office 365 knowledge.
• Completed all technical training upskilling modules relevant to abilities.
• Previous experience in a maintenance, engineering or construction environment.
• Digitally confident using a tablet to view daily work schedules and manage emails.

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.