Service Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Tesco PLC; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Holiday 25 days + personal day

Maternity & Adoption leave

Paternity leave

Virtual GP & EAP

Job summary

Tesco PLC is seeking a Mechanical Service Maintenance Technician to cover Oxford and surrounding areas. The role focuses on maintaining dock levellers, DDLS systems, scissor lifts, sectional doors, roller shutters, and related equipment at Tesco stores.

You will diagnose faults, perform inspections, and ensure safety and compliance across sites. A full driving license and H&S awareness are required, with 60% office/site collaboration and 40% remote work.

Qualifications

• 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 workplace machinery safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on dock levellers, DDLS systems, scissor lifts and doors.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime and disruption.
• Conduct inspections, testing and certification for safe operation.
• Document maintenance activity using digital reporting tools.
• Collaborate with site operations to maintain safety and smooth running of stores.

Skills

Access control & lift systems

Mechanical fault-finding

Powered doors & lifting platforms

Health & Safety awareness

Communication & stakeholder management

Office 365 knowledge

Technical training completion

Full driving license

Education

ONC or equivalent

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

Office 365

Job description

As a Mechanical Service Maintenance Technician at Tesco covering Oxford and surrounding areas,you'll play a vital role in ensuring our stores remains a safe, functional, andwelcoming environment for customers and colleagues alike. You'll be part of askilled team responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenanceacross a range of systems and equipment, helping to keep our operations runningsmoothly. 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., The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details You will be responsible for Carrying out maintenance and repairs on:

• Dock Levellers
• DDLS systems
• Scissor Lifts
• Back Yard Gates (BYG's)
• Sectional Doors
• Roller Shutters
• Rapid Roll Doors
• 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 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
  You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we're all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of our week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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.

What is in it for you We're all about the little helps. That's why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you - both in and out of work.

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.