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Maintenance Engineer - Automation - Coventry
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Maintenance Engineer - Automation - Coventry
Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) – Urban Fulfilment Centre
About the Role
An exciting new role within our Property Function! We are seeking a multi-skilled engineer with a mechanical and electrical bias to join our team.
In this role, you will prioritise maintaining and repairing brand-new equipment, applying your technical expertise to ensure outstanding performance and continuous improvement principles. A passion for customer service is essential—you will understand the impact of your decisions and the efficiency of your maintenance work, operating within your training and experience to ensure a safe environment for all.
You will:
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of cutting-edge equipment in your designated Urban Fulfilment Centre (UFC)
- Utilise your experience and technical knowledge to optimise equipment performance
- Conduct regular inspections and implement maintenance tasks following best engineering practices
- Continuously seek ways to improve equipment and operational efficiency
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
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Maintenance Excellence
- Completing work to an excellent standard, ensuring any issues are either immediately rectified or logged for future action
- Updating and maintaining the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to reflect real-time inventory and operational status
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Safety First
- Operating with safety at the forefront—dynamic risk assessment, ensuring personal and team safety in all tasks
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Stakeholder Engagement
- Building effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across departments
- Supporting operational teams by resolving workflow challenges and sharing best practices
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Performance and Productivity
- Tracking and assessing availability and performance metrics of equipment
- Proactively improving efficiency and finding ways to provide better value to customers
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Root Cause Analysis
- Documenting findings for major equipment failures and breakdowns using proven diagnostic methods
- Ensuring no-waste approaches to prevent repeated issues
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Cost & Budget Management
- Supporting adherence to the maintenance budget by optimising spare part usage and re-testing/repairing replaced equipment for reuse
- Accurately tracking spares, labour costs, and utilisation metrics
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Administrative & Compliance Tasks
- Preparing shift reports and other documentation to a high standard
Requirements
To excel in this role, you will need:
- A fully completed Engineering apprenticeship plus NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant mechanical or electrical subject
- Relevant experience working in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance
- Hands-on expertise in highly automated industry equipment
- Cross-skilling in electrical and mechanical systems
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to analyse and report data to inform timely decisions
- Strong influencing and leadership skills
- Commitment to maintaining the highest operational standards
Why Join Tesco?
We believe in hopeful realism—balancing support for personal growth with practical, rewarding work.
Benefits:
- Flexible & Balanced Working
- 60% in-office/on-site, 40% remote
- Our team understands life happens—flexible working discussions supported throughout the application process
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Exceptional Rewards & Perks:
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
- Holiday: 25 days + personal day (with Bank Holidays)
- Parental support: 26 weeks at full pay for maternity/adoption with 13 weeks at Statutory Pay (after 12 months service); plus 6 weeks paid paternity leave
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Wellbeing & Support:
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing resources, mental health support, and expert career counselling sessions
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Inclusivity at Tesco:
- Disability Confident Leader—fully inclusive recruitment with tailored support for candidates if needed
- Embrace difference, rewarding not just skills, but conversation and new perspectives
(Note: This is a condensed overview. Full policies and benefits are available on our website.)
About Us
Tesco is more than a supermarket, a tech innovator, or even a mobile carrier—we’re a community-driven business, striving to make every day better for our customers, colleagues, and global community.
Our diverse team thrives on adaptability and collaboration, helping us remain leaders in multiple sectors. At Tesco:
- No two people are the same, and neither are their needs
- We balance flexibility with personal development, supporting every stage of life
- Accessibility and inclusion are at our core—no application should feel unapproachable
If you’re eager to join—after all, not every box needs to be ticked—apply now!
Note: roles and benefits are subject to terms and conditions as per our modern slavery statement and full HR guidelines.
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