Service Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Tesco PLC; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail chain in the UK seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to ensure safe and functional stores. The role involves maintaining various systems like lifts and escalators, emphasizing safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have relevant mechanical qualifications, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to document maintenance activities accurately. This hands-on position offers ongoing career development within a respected company.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a mechanical qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with access control and lift systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on various systems including lifts and escalators.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly to minimize downtime.
• Document all maintenance activities using digital tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication & stakeholder management

Health & Safety awareness

Education

ONC or equivalent

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3

Full driving license

Tools

Office 365

Job description

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at Tesco, 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. The Hiring Manager for this role is Roger Lewis. Carrying out maintenance and repairs on:

Responsibilities

• Passenger and Goods Lifts
• Travelators and Escalators
• Dock Levellers
• DDLS systems
• Scissor Lifts
• Back Yard Gates (BYG's)
• Sectional Doors
• Roller Shutters
• Rapid Roll Doors
• Fire Shutters
• Compactors and Balers
• Pallet Stackers
• Respond to breakdowns swiftly and effectively to minimize downtime
• Conduct inspections, testing and certification to ensure compliance and safe operation
• Document all maintenance activity accurately using digital reporting tools
• Collaborate with site operations teams to ensure work is performed safely and with minimal disruption
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance procedures

Qualifications

• ONC or equivalent
• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3
• Full driving license
• Health & Safety awareness
• Communication & stakeholder management
• Office 365 knowledge
• Completed all technical training upskilling modules relevant to skillset

Relevant Experience

• Proven experience with diverse access control and lift systems
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
• Familiarity with powered doors, lifting platforms, and compacting equipment
• Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements for workplace machinery