Maintenance Technician

Tesco Plc; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure stores are safe and functional. This hands-on role requires technical expertise and a proactive mindset. Responsibilities include coordinating repairs, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with the team. The ideal candidate has maintenance experience and relevant qualifications. Competitive benefits include a bonus scheme, generous holiday, and support for mental wellbeing.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 10%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance, engineering, or construction environment.
• Technically skilled and digitally confident using a tablet.
• Completed all technical training upskilling modules relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Interact with external contractors to coordinate repairs.
• Support the management by keeping equipment operating smoothly.
• Perform day-to-day store and property maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

ONC or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Tesco Friar's Gate, England, United Kingdom

Maintenance Technician

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As a Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Nottinghill Gate areas, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our stores remain 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 Max Naamo.

Responsibilities

• Confidently interact with external contractors to coordinate repairs.
• Work collaboratively with the team, ensuring quality service.
• Maintain high energy levels, juggling tasks while staying efficient.
• Support the management team by keeping equipment and facilities operating smoothly.
• Minimise customer disruption by coordinating repairs with minimal impact.
• Ensure all Tesco sites are safe and functional for customers and colleagues.
• Follow the planned work schedule to achieve first‑time fix and improve efficiency.
• Work closely with team members, sharing best practice and knowledge.
• Perform general day‑to‑day store and property maintenance.
• Use mobile devices—phone and tablet—to drive best approach in work completion and updates.
• Represent the Tesco brand by demonstrating core values, maintaining a positive attitude, and taking pride in wearing the Tesco uniform.
• Attend local and national meetings, providing valuable input and feedback.
• Support a diverse and inclusive culture.

Key Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance, engineering, or construction environment.
• Technically skilled and 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 the role.

Benefits

• 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 at full pay after 1 year of service, 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 and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.

About Tesco

We’re a supermarket, technology company, and mobile network provider—all in one. Our goal is to help make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide. We champion a balanced work environment and welcome flexible working. Tesco is proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, supporting an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.