Maintenance Technician – Flexible, Impactful Store Upkeep

Tesco; Bedford; 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 & adoption leave (26 weeks)

Paternity leave (6 weeks)

24/7 virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Tesco is seeking a Maintenance Technician to cover Bedford, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. You’ll join a supportive team, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to keep stores safe, compliant and welcoming for customers and colleagues.

In this role you’ll build strong relationships with contractors, balance a varied workload and use your practical expertise to prevent disruptions. Tesco offers training and a rewarding career with one of the UK's best‑known employers.

Qualifications

• ONC or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety principles.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Digital confidence, including experience using Office 365 and mobile technology.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and technical development.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with external contractors and support the coordination of repair and maintenance activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent service and share knowledge and best practice.
• Manage a varied workload, balancing planned maintenance with reactive repairs.
• Support store leadership teams by ensuring equipment and facilities remain safe and operational.
• Deliver maintenance activities in a way that minimises disruption for customers and colleagues.
• Ensure Tesco sites remain safe, compliant and welcoming environments.
• Follow planned work schedules to achieve effective and efficient repairs.
• Carry out general property and store maintenance activities.
• Use mobile technology, including phones and tablets, to manage work schedules and record updates.
• Represent Tesco's values by helping to serve our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.
• Contribute ideas and feedback through local and national meetings.
• Champion and support an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and valued.

Skills

Health & Safety principles

Strong communication

Teamwork

Digital confidence

Problem solving

Education

ONC or equivalent qualification

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Tesco is seeking a Maintenance Technician to cover Bedford, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. You’ll join a supportive team, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to keep stores safe, compliant and welcoming for customers and colleagues.

In this role you’ll build strong relationships with contractors, balance a varied workload and use your practical expertise to prevent disruptions. Tesco offers training and a rewarding career with one of the UK's best‑known employers.