Service Maintenance Technician - Drainage

Tesco; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Service Maintenance Technician specializing in drainage. The role involves ensuring safety and functionality at Tesco sites, optimizing maintenance schedules, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Candidates should possess relevant technical training and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 10% of salary

Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days plus a personal day

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

Access to virtual GP and mental wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage and plumbing, including repairs and unblocking.
• Skills in installing and repairing underground storm/foul pipework.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safety and functionality across Tesco sites.
• Following work schedules to optimize first-time fix rates.
• Building stakeholder relationships and sharing knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Technical Training

Apprenticeship

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Service Maintenance Technician - Drainage

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Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence, you will have these specific risk responsibilities:

• Ensuring all Tesco sites are safe and functional environments for customers and colleagues.
• Following planned work schedules to achieve first-time fixes, maximizing productivity and effectiveness.
• Delivering high-quality work standards across the estate, with continuous improvement year on year.
• Building effective relationships with stakeholders through communication.
• Collaborating closely with team members, sharing best practices and knowledge.
• Applying problem-solving skills and innovation to develop solutions for common issues.
• Owning tasks locally through to completion, informing stakeholders as needed.
• Developing your skills through progression in the maintenance pathway.
• Managing your own monthly 1-2-1 schedule with your line manager.
• Using mobile devices (phone and tablet) to enhance work completion and updates.
• Utilizing business systems for WON reporting to support asset lifecycle management.
• Representing the Tesco brand by demonstrating values-led behaviors, a positive attitude, and pride in wearing the Tesco uniform.
• Attending local and national meetings, providing input and feedback.
• Supporting KPI delivery through practical skills and effective use of business systems.
• Promoting a diverse and inclusive culture.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring safety and functionality across Tesco sites.
• Following work schedules to optimize first-time fix rates.
• Maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.
• Building stakeholder relationships and sharing knowledge.
• Problem-solving and innovating solutions.
• Completing tasks locally and informing stakeholders.
• Progressing in your maintenance career.
• Managing your development and scheduled meetings.
• Using mobile devices and business systems effectively.
• Representing Tesco's values and brand image.
• Participating in meetings and supporting KPI achievement.
• Fostering inclusivity and diversity.

You will need:

• A full driving license.
• Awareness of health & safety practices.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Office 365.
• Completed relevant technical training or upskilling modules.
• Skills in installing and repairing underground storm/foul pipework, sanitary ware, water systems, and extending pipework.
• Recognition through an apprenticeship, improver program, or trade proficiency test preferred.
• Experience in drainage and plumbing, including repairs, lining, patching, dig-downs, unblocking, and CCTV surveys.
• WJA and Confined Spaces qualifications are desirable.
• Comfortable operating mobile devices and business systems.

What's in it for you?

We offer a benefits package including:

• Annual bonus scheme up to 10% of salary.
• Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days plus a personal day and bank holidays.
• 26 weeks of full pay maternity and adoption leave after 1 year of service, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Access to virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and mental wellbeing support.

About Us

We are a diverse organization known for supermarkets, technology, and mobile networks, committed to making each day better for customers, colleagues, and communities. We promote work-life balance, inclusivity, and accessibility in our recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here. Don’t hesitate to apply if you don’t meet every requirement; we value potential and diversity.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail