Maintenance Technician

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician working across Medway and Gravesend, you will be essential in maintaining safe, efficient, and welcoming stores for customers and staff. You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for both scheduled preventive maintenance and responsive repairs on various systems and equipment to ensure smooth store operations. Your technical skills will be vital for quickly diagnosing and fixing problems with safety, compliance, and quality always at the forefront. This is a hands-on position requiring initiative, strong analytical skills, and a dedication to high-quality work. Tesco offers continuous training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of a leading UK retail brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate effectively with external contractors to facilitate repairs.
• Collaborate well with team members to uphold excellent service standards.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high energy levels throughout the workday.
• Support store management by ensuring all equipment and facilities function optimally.
• Plan repairs to minimize disruption to customers.
• Maintain safe and efficient store environments at all Tesco locations.
• Follow a planned maintenance schedule aiming for first-time fixes to enhance productivity.
• Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues to improve team performance.
• Perform routine store and property maintenance duties.
• Utilize mobile devices like phones and tablets for work scheduling and updates.
• Exemplify Tesco’s values by maintaining a positive attitude and wearing the uniform with pride.
• Participate in local and national meetings, offering constructive feedback.
• Promote and support a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in maintenance, engineering, or construction roles.
• ONC qualification or equivalent technical certification.
• Possession of a valid full driving license.
• Strong awareness of health and safety regulations.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Office 365 applications.
• Confidence in using digital tools such as tablets to manage daily work tasks and emails.
• Successful completion of relevant technical training and upskilling modules.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme offering up to 10% of base salary.
• Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days plus one personal day, in addition to bank holidays.
• Comprehensive maternity and adoption leave: 26 weeks at full pay (after 12 months of service), followed by 13 weeks statutory pay; plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Access to a free 24/7 virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting mental wellbeing for employees and their families.

Additional Information

Tesco supports flexible working arrangements, encouraging open discussions throughout the application process to accommodate individual needs. The company is recognized as a Disability Confident Leader, committing to an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. Applicants who may not meet every criterion are still encouraged to apply.

This role involves approximately 60% onsite work at offices or local stores, with the remainder performed remotely.