Service Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Tesco; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Stores Limited seeks a Mechanical Service Maintenance Technician covering Wolverhampton and surrounding areas to keep our stores safe, functional and welcoming for customers and colleagues alike.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical systems and equipment, helping to keep operations running smoothly while prioritising safety, compliance and quality. Ongoing training and career growth opportunities are provided within a leading UK retailer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

ONC or equivalent

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3

Full driving license

Tools

Office 365 knowledge

Job description

As a Mechanical Service Maintenance Technician at Tesco covering Wolverhampton and surrounding areas, 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.

• 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.

When you join us in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Stores Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.