Service Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Tesco UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco UK in Oxford is seeking a Mechanical Service Maintenance Technician to cover Oxford and surrounding areas. You will maintain and repair equipment across stores, ensuring safety, compliance and high standards. You will document work digitally and collaborate with site teams to minimise downtime.

The role offers ongoing training, career growth, and the chance to be part of a leading retail brand. You’ll work hands-on with a strong focus on safety and quality, with flexible working

Qualifications

• ONC or equivalent is required.
• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3.
• Full driving licence.
• Health & Safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on listed equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Conduct inspections, testing and certification for safe operation.
• Document maintenance activity with digital reporting tools.
• Collaborate with site operations to ensure safety and minimal disruption.
• Participate in continuous improvement of maintenance procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Stakeholder management

Office 365

Technical upskilling

Education

ONC or equivalent

NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

Dock Levellers

DDLS systems

Scissor Lifts

Roller Shutters

Pallet Stackers

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.

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.

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

Operational Skills:

• 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 your 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.

We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone's welcome. That's why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.