Trade Maintenance Build Technician

Tesco Plc; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Trade Maintenance Build Technician in High Wycombe to maintain store functionality. Responsibilities include a variety of building repairs such as brickwork and carpentry, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers. Candidates should have solid building experience and a full UK driving licence. Opportunities for training and career growth are provided in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 10%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Inclusive employee support programs

Qualifications

• Practical experience in bricklaying, masonry, roof construction, and groundworks.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Basic IT skills using Office 365.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance across Tesco sites.
• Complete planned and reactive repairs.
• Handle various building tasks.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Manage tasks via mobile devices.

Skills

General building work experience

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds qualification in Carpentry and Joinery

Job description

Tesco High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

5 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

About the role

As a Trade Maintenance Build Technician covering the Reading, High Wycombe, and Slough areas, you’ll play a key role in keeping our stores and carparks safe, functional, and welcoming for customers and colleagues. You’ll be part of a skilled team responsible for a wide range of building maintenance tasks—both planned and reactive—helping to ensure everything runs smoothly day to day.

Your work will include general building repairs and upkeep, such as brickwork, carpentry, pothole repairs, and drainage fixes. This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same, so flexibility and problem‑solving skills are essential.

We’re looking for someone with a solid background in general building work who can turn their hand to a variety of multi‑trade repair work and deliver high standards every time. In return, you’ll receive ongoing training, opportunities to grow your career, and the chance to work for one of the UK’s most recognised and respected retail brands.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general building maintenance across Tesco sites to keep stores safe, functional, and welcoming.
• Completing planned and reactive repairs, aiming for first‑time fixes and high‑quality standards.
• Handling a variety of building tasks such as brickwork, carpentry, pothole repairs, and drainage maintenance.
• Working independently and as part of a team to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Communicating progress and updates clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Using problem‑solving skills to identify practical solutions for common building issues.
• Managing tasks through to completion and maintaining accurate updates via mobile devices and business systems.
• Weekend work may be required and will be paid as overtime.

Requirements

• Practical experience in general building work, including bricklaying & masonry, roof construction and maintenance, cement and concrete preparation, groundworks & paving, tiling and flooring, plastering & dry walling.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Good communication skills for working with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Basic IT skills (e.g., using mobile devices and Office 365 for updates).
• City & Guilds qualification covering both Carpentry and Joinery is advantageous.

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 (after 1 year’s 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.

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.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer – Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.