Maintenance Technician

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Technician based in Fareham supporting Tesco stores across Southampton, you will be essential in ensuring the stores remain safe, efficient, and inviting for both customers and staff. This role involves both scheduled and reactive maintenance of various equipment and systems to maintain smooth daily operations and enhance the customer shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate confidently with external contractors to facilitate seamless repairs.
• Collaborate effectively with teammates, demonstrating quality service
• Maintain high energy while handling multiple priorities efficiently.
• Support management in keeping store equipment and facilities operational.
• Plan repair work to minimize disruption to customers.
• Follow planned maintenance schedules aiming for first-time fixes to improve overall efficiency.
• Conduct general daily maintenance of store and property.
• Utilize mobile technology like phones and tablets to optimize work tracking and communication.
• Represent Tesco’s core values by maintaining positive attitude and professional appearance.
• Participate in local and national meetings providing constructive feedback.
• Promote diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• ONC or equivalent technical qualification.
• Valid full driving licence.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Proficiency with Office 365 applications.
• Completed relevant technical training and upskilling modules.
• Comfortable using tablets and digital tools to manage work orders and communication.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of up to 10% of base salary.
• Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days plus one personal day, in addition to bank holidays.
• Comprehensive family leave including 26 weeks of maternity/adoption leave at full pay (after 12 months service), plus statutory pay and 6 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Access to free 24/7 virtual GP, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, and mental wellbeing expert support.

Additional Information

Tesco embraces flexible working arrangements, supporting a 60% in-office or site presence complemented by remote work. As a Disability Confident Leader, Tesco ensures an inclusive recruitment process and encourages applications even if all criteria are not fully met.

About Tesco

Known not only as a supermarket but also a technology and mobile network company, Tesco’s diverse colleagues work with the purpose of improving everyday life for customers, communities, and each other globally.