Tesco
Service Maintenance Technician - HVAC
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Service Maintenance Technician - HVAC
HVAC Maintenance Technician (Oxford, Abingdon, Banbury)
About the Role
As an HVAC Maintenance Technician at Tesco, specialising in our Oxford, Abingdon, and Banbury areas, you will play a crucial role in maintaining comfortable, safe, and functional environments for customers and colleagues. Your expertise in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems will help ensure our stores are energy-efficient and comply with essential health and safety standards.
You’ll work as part of a skilled maintenance team, responsible for both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a wide range of HVAC systems. Your tasks will include diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and optimising system performance—all to guarantee a seamless shopping experience for thousands of our customers daily.
This is a mobile, hands-on role that demands strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to high service and safety standards. In return, you’ll receive ongoing training, career growth opportunities, and the privilege of being part of one of the UK’s most recognised retail brands.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all Tesco sites remain a safe, functional environment for both customers and colleagues.
- Follow planned work schedules to achieve first-time fixes, maximise productivity, and maintain high standards of work quality.
- Deliver consistently high-quality maintenance across the estate, driving year-on-year improvements.
- Apply problem-solving skills and innovation to identify and implement solutions for key and recurring issues.
- Take ownership of tasks—from local execution to completion—while keeping stakeholders informed as needed.
- Utilise mobile devices (phones and tablets) to report best practices, update work statuses, and comply with digital work processes.
- Leverage business systems for:
- Adherence to work order reporting standards
- Supporting asset lifecycle management
- Meeting and exceeding KPIs through effective system usage
- Practical application of skills to drive personal and team success
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Requirements
To excel in this role, you must meet the following qualifications and competencies:
Certifications (Mandatory)
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (C&G):
- 6187, 7189, or 6090 (OR equivalent NVQ certification)
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Heating & Ventilation (C&G):
- 7188, 6288, or 6188 (OR equivalent NVQ certification)
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Plumbing & Heating (C&G):
- 4467, 3345, 6189, 6035 (OR equivalent NVQ certification)
Gas & Appliance Certifications
- F-Gas and ODS Regulations: C&G 2079
- Core Gas Safety: CCN1 (includes COCN1 & CODNCO1)*
- CENWAT (Cold Water Systems)*
- Direct-Fired Heating Appliances: CDGA1 (Nat Gas & LPG)
- Indirect-Fired Heating Appliances: CIGA1
- Overhead Radiant Heating: CORT
- Pipework Testing:
- Low pressure (not exceeding 1m³): TPCP1A
- Higher pressure (up to 7 bar): TPCP1
- Commercial Hot Water Systems: UNVENTED (G3)
- Direct Fired Heating (NG/LPG): Full commission, service, repair, and breakdown authorization (Marked “CDGA1 COMMISSION SERVICE REPAIR & BREAKDOWN OF COMMERCIAL DIRECT FIRED HEATING APPLIANCES & EQUIPMENT”)
- Commercial Pipework Install First Fix: ICPN1
Soft Skills & Certifications
- Full, valid UK driving license (mandatory for mobile work)
- Proficient knowledge of Office 365 for work-related tasks
- Digitally confident: Ability to use mobile devices for workloads, emails, Teams, and business systems
- Strong communication & stakeholder management skills
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What’s in it for you?
At Tesco, we go above and beyond to care for our colleagues. Our benefits package is designed to support you in both your professional and personal life:
- Competitive earnings with up to 10% annual bonus (based on performance)
- 25 days annual leave, plus an extra personal day (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Parental support:
- 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave (at full pay, after 12 months’ service)
- 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
- Full statutory pay rollout for extended leave
Wellbeing & Support
- Free 24/7 virtual GP access with immediate check-ups
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for personal and family support
- Structured access to mental health experts and coaches
For full details, refer to our colleague policies.
About Us
Tesco may be recognised for our supermarkets, tech innovations, and mobile network, but at our core, we’re a team dedicated to making everyday a little better for our customers, people, and communities worldwide.
We foster a culture of balance, ensuring you thrive both at work and beyond. Spend 60% of your time in person while managing tasks remotely for an optimal work-life equilibrium.
Flexibility is key—we support diverse lifestyles and career paths, whether you’re starting out, juggling commitments, or navigating life changes. If flexible working aligns with your needs, let’s discuss it during your application.
We’re proud to be an Accredited Disability Confident Leader. Inclusivity is at the heart of our recruitment process, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of background.
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