Service Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Tesco UK
• Basingstoke / Sandhurst
• In office / On Location
• Full-Time
• Working hours 40
• Apply by 17-Jul-2026

As an Electrical Service Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Basingstoke and Sandhurst, you will play a vital role in ensuring our stores remain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues. You will 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 will 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 will receive 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.

• Confidently interact with external contractors to coordinate repairs.
• Work collaboratively with the team to maintain quality service.
• Sustain high energy levels while juggling tasks efficiently.
• Assist the management team to keep the store operating smoothly.
• Minimise customer disruption by coordinating repairs with minimal impact.

• Ensure all Tesco sites are a safe and functioning environment for customers and colleagues.
• Follow the planned work schedule to achieve first‑time fix, improving efficiency and effectiveness.
• 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 efficient work completion and updates.
• Represent the Tesco brand by demonstrating our core values and maintaining a positive attitude while wearing the Tesco uniform.
• Attend local and national meetings to provide valuable input and feedback.
• Support a diverse and inclusive culture.

• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or improver programme or trade proficiency test, or relevant trade experience.
• Basic diagnostics: PCB/ microprocessor/HMI controlled systems and equipment.
• Electrical safety circuit – basic working knowledge, fault finding and replacement.
• EICR remedial knowledge.
• Full driving licence.
• Health & Safety awareness.
• Communication and stakeholder management.
• Office 365 knowledge.

• City & Guilds Level 3 – Electrical (or equivalent).
• Apprenticeship or improver programme completion.
• EICR remedial works experience.

• City & Guilds Inspection & Testing.
• ECoPs.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition.
• MEWP/IPAF licence.

We're all about the little helps. That's why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work.

• 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 (12 months service required at the qualifying date) 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.

The above information is a shortened summary; refer to our policies for full details.