Tesco UK • Motherwell • Permanent • Apply by 30-Apr-2026
As a Electrical Service Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Motherwell, 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.
What is in it for you
* 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, 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
You will be responsible for
As a Service Maintenance Technician your specific responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks. To thrive in this role, you will need to:
* Confidently interact with external contractors: coordinating repairs seamlessly.
* Work collaboratively with the team: be 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 valued customers.
* Ensuring 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.
* 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.
You will need
As a vital part of our Maintenance team, you will demonstrate enthusiasm for maintaining high standards. With previous experience in a maintenance, engineering, or construction environment, you will be digitally confident using a tablet to view daily work schedules and manage emails.
Operational Skills
* Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or improver programme or trade proficiency test / relevant trade experience
* Basic diagnostics: PCB/Microprocessor / HMI controlled systems / equipment
* Electrical safety circuit – basic working knowledge, fault finding and replacement
* EICR remedial knowledge
* Full driving licence
* Health & safety awareness
* Communication & stakeholder management
* Office 365 knowledge
Required Qualifications
* City & Guilds Level 3 – Electrical (or equivalent)
* Apprenticeship/Improver programme
* EICR remedial works experience
Preferable Qualifications
* City & Guilds Inspection & Testing
* ECoPs
* City & Guilds 18th Edition
* MEWP/IPAF licence
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