Service Maintenance Technician - Mechanical - 12 Month Fixed Term

Tesco; Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to deliver hands-on maintenance across lifts, doors, gates, and related equipment in stores nationwide. You will work with a skilled team to perform planned and reactive maintenance, prioritising safety, compliance, and quality while supporting store operations.

In this role you’ll be empowered with training and opportunities to advance within one of the UK’s most recognised retailers.

Qualifications

• ONC or equivalent qualification is required.
• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3 is required.
• Full driving license is required.
• Health & Safety awareness is essential.
• Office 365 knowledge is desirable.
• Completed all technical training upskilling modules relevant to skillset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on lifts, scissor lifts, travelators and escalators, dock levellers, DDLS systems, doors and gates.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime and maintain safe operations.
• Conduct inspections, testing and certification to ensure compliance.
• Document maintenance activity using digital reporting tools.
• Collaborate with site operations teams to minimise disruption and ensure safety.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance procedures.

Skills

ONC or equivalent

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2/3

Full driving license

Health & Safety awareness

Communication & stakeholder management

Office 365 knowledge

Technical training upskilling modules

Education

ONC or equivalent

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at Tesco across 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.

The Hiring Manager for this role is Keith Kavanaugh.

Carrying out maintenance and repairs on:

• Passenger and Goods Lifts
• Scissor Lifts
• Travelators and Escalators
• Dock Levellers
• DDLS systems
• 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

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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

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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.

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