Maintenance Technician: Keep Stores Safe & Running

Tesco; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

25 days holiday + personal day

26 weeks maternity/adoption leave (12m

6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

24/7 virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Tesco UK is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Leicester to perform planned and reactive maintenance across store facilities and equipment. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and customer experience, with a proactive approach and collaboration with colleagues and contractors.

You will work across Leicester and surrounding areas, supported by ongoing training and clear opportunities to grow within one of the UK’s best-known retail brands.

Qualifications

• Maintenance/engineering or construction background preferred.
• Digitally confident using a tablet to view daily work schedules and manage emails.
• Strong problem-solving and safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and functioning Tesco sites for customers and colleagues.
• Follow planned work schedules to achieve first-time fixes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with team and external contractors to coordinate repairs.
• Assist management to keep stores operating smoothly; minimize customer disruption.
• Attend local and national meetings and contribute feedback.

Skills

Full driving license

Health & Safety awareness

Communication & Collaboration

Office 365 knowledge

Technical training upskilling modules

Education

ONC or equivalent

Job description

Tesco UK is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Leicester to perform planned and reactive maintenance across store facilities and equipment. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and customer experience, with a proactive approach and collaboration with colleagues and contractors.

You will work across Leicester and surrounding areas, supported by ongoing training and clear opportunities to grow within one of the UK’s best-known retail brands.