Tesco
Service Maintenance Technician - Electrical
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Electrical Service Maintenance Technician – Tesco (Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Banbury, Didcot)
About the Role
As an Electrical Service Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Banbury, and Didcot, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our stores remain safe, functional, and welcoming for customers and colleagues.
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 operations running smoothly. Your work will directly impact the shopping experience of thousands of customers daily.
This is a hands-on role requiring:
- A proactive mindset
- Strong problem-solving skills
- A commitment to delivering high standards
- Safety, compliance, and quality as top priorities
In return, you’ll receive:
- Ongoing training
- Career growth opportunities
- The chance to build a career with one of the UK’s most recognised retail brands
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Confidently interact with external contractors to coordinate repairs seamlessly.
- Work collaboratively with the team to ensure quality service.
- Maintain high energy levels, juggling tasks efficiently.
- Support the management team in keeping stores operational.
- Minimise customer disruption by managing repairs effectively.
Daily Tasks Include:
- Ensuring all Tesco sites are safe and functional for customers and colleagues.
- Following planned work schedules to achieve first-time fix rates, improving efficiency.
- Sharing best practices and knowledge with team members.
- Performing general store and property maintenance.
- Using mobile devices (phones/tablets) to track work progress and updates.
- Representing the Tesco brand by upholding core values: serving customers, communities, and the planet.
- Attending local and national meetings, providing input and feedback.
- Supporting a diverse and inclusive culture.
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Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
You’ll need a strong background in maintenance, engineering, or construction, with confidence in using digital tools (e.g., tablets for scheduling and email management).
Operational Skills:
- Completion of a recognised apprenticeship, improver programme, or trade proficiency test (or equivalent trade experience).
- Basic electrical diagnostics (e.g., PCB, microprocessors, HMI-controlled systems).
- Facility with circuit fault-finding and replacement under basic safety protocols.
- Knowledge of EICR remedial works.
- Full driving license (essential).
- Understanding of health and safety practices.
Communication & Technical Requirements:
- Ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
- Office 365 proficiency.
Qualifications Required:
- City & Guilds Level 3 – Electrical (or equivalent).
- Completion of an apprenticeship/improver programme.
- Experience in EICR remedial works.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:
- City & Guilds Inspection & Testing.
- ECoPs (Electric Vehicle Chargers Occupational Standards).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds).
- MEWP/IPAF Licence (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms/International Powered Access Federation).
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Why Join Tesco?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you, ensuring you thrive both in and out of work. These include:
- Annual bonus scheme (up to 10% of base salary).
- Holiday entitlement: 25 days + 1 personal day (plus bank holidays).
- Parental leave:
- 26 weeks at full pay (maternity/adoption leave after 1 year’s service).
- 13 weeks of statutory paid leave.
- 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
- Wellbeing support:
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family.
- Access to mental wellness experts.
- Flexible work options, including 60% office-based and 40% remote where possible.
- Support for flexible working arrangements throughout your application process.
About Tesco
At Tesco, we go beyond being just a supermarket—we’re a technology company, retailer, and an award-winning mobile network provider. Our mission is simple: to make every day a little better for customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide.
We value diversity and inclusion, committing to an fully accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, help is available. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your unique perspective could be what we need!
Join us and be part of a team where balance, growth, and positive change are prioritised.
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