About the role 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 Danny Fothergill. What is in it for you
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- 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 (after 1 years’ service) 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
You will be responsible for Carrying out maintenance and repairs on: * 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 #LI-JL1 You will need 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 About us 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. 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, [1] 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. References Visible links 1.
https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility/
