About the role
As a Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Gatwick, Horsham and Brighton, 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 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. Hiring Manager: Roger Lewis.
Responsibilities
* Confidently interact with external contractors to coordinate repairs seamlessly.
* Work collaboratively with the team to deliver quality service.
* Sustain high energy levels while juggling tasks efficiently.
* Assist the management team to keep stores operating smoothly by maintaining equipment and facilities.
* Minimise customer disruption by coordinating repairs with minimal impact on valued customers.
* Ensure all Tesco sites provide 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.
* Conduct 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.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a maintenance, engineering or construction environment.
* Digital confidence using a tablet to view daily work schedules and manage emails.
* Onc or equivalent.
* Full driving licence.
* Health & Safety awareness.
* Communication & collaboration skills.
* Office 365 knowledge.
* Completed all technical training upskilling modules relevant to abilities.
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; 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
* Free 24/7 virtual GP service, employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your family, and free access to a range of experts to support your mental well‑being.
About Us
We’re all of those things— a supermarket, a technology company and an award‑winning mobile network. 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. 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.
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management and manufacturing
* Industry: Retail
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