Maintenance Technician

Tesco Plc; Catterick Garrison; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure a safe and functional environment at stores in Catterick. This hands-on role requires problem-solving skills and a commitment to high standards. The successful candidate will manage repairs, assist with maintenance tasks, and uphold the company's values. The position offers training, career growth opportunities, and a full-time schedule with benefits including an annual bonus and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary

25 days of holiday plus personal days

Maternity and adoption leave at full pay

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, engineering, or construction is required.
• Digital confidence using tablets for scheduling and email.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage repairs and collaborate with external contractors.
• Ensure stores are safe and functioning environments.
• Follow work schedules for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Represent the Tesco brand positively.

Skills

Problem-solving

Health & Safety awareness

Communication

Collaboration

Education

ONC or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Job description

About the role

As a Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Catterick 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 Leah Baron.

You will be responsible for

• Managing and coordinating repairs with external contractors
• Collaborating with the team to maintain high quality service
• Maintaining high energy levels and juggling tasks efficiently
• Assisting the management team to keep stores operating smoothly
• Minimizing customer disruption during maintenance activities

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all Tesco sites are a safe and functioning environment for customers and colleagues
• Following the planned work schedule to achieve first‑time fix, improving efficiency and effectiveness
• Working closely with team members, sharing best practice and knowledge
• General day‑to‑day store and property maintenance
• Using mobile devices (phone and tablet) to drive the best approach in work completion and updates
• Representing the Tesco brand by demonstrating our core values; maintaining a positive attitude and taking pride in wearing the Tesco uniform
• Attending local and national meetings, providing valuable input and feedback
• Supporting a diverse and inclusive culture

You will need

With previous experience in a maintenance, engineering, or construction environment, you will demonstrate enthusiasm for maintaining high standards and be digitally confident using a tablet to view daily work schedules and manage emails.

Operational Skills

• ONC or equivalent
• Full driving licence
• Health & Safety awareness
• Communication & Collaboration
• Office 365 knowledge
• Completed all technical training upskilling modules relevant to abilities

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, and 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, 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Retail