Service Maintenance Technician Mechanical

Tesco; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail brand in Bournemouth seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across various systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical fault-finding skills, Health & Safety awareness, and should possess ONC or equivalent qualifications along with a recognized Mechanical Apprenticeship. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and quality, while offering supportive opportunities for career development and a bonus scheme up to 10%.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus personal day

Maternity and adoption leave

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience with diverse access control and lift systems.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on various systems and equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns swiftly to minimize downtime.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Operational Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Health & Safety awareness

Communication

Office 365 knowledge

Education

ONC or equivalent

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Overview

As a Maintenance Technician at Tesco, you’ll be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of systems and equipment to keep stores safe, functional and welcoming. Your work will directly impact the shopping experience of thousands of customers, and you’ll use your technical expertise to identify and resolve issues, 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. 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 Murray Knox.

Responsibilities

• 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 minimise 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

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

What’s in it for you?

• 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 year’s service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, plus 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

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, please contact us 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.