Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Shepton Mallet and Yeovil and surrounding 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 wide 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.

• Confidently interact with external contractors to coordinate repairs seamlessly.
• Work collaboratively with the team, being a great colleague who understands the importance of quality service.
• Sustain high energy levels, juggling tasks while maintaining efficiency.
• Assist the management team, keeping our stores operating smoothly by maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Minimise customer disruption, coordinating repairs with minimal impact on our customers.
• Ensure all Tesco sites are a safe and functioning environment for customers and colleagues.
• Follow the planned work schedule to achieve first‑time fixes, 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 the best approach in work completion and updates.
• Represent the Tesco brand by demonstrating our 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.

Operational

Skills:

• Operationally competent (ONC or equivalent)
• Full driving licence
• Health & Safety awareness
• Communication & Collaboration skills
• Office 365 knowledge
• Completed all technical training upskilling modules relevant to abilities.

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