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Service Maintenance Technician - Mechanical
HuddersfieldSource: WhatJobs
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As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at Tesco, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our stores remains 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. The Hiring Manager for this role is Danny Fothergill. What is in it for you, Carrying out maintenance and repairs on:
Dock Levellers DDLS systems
Scissor Lifts
Back Yard Gates (BYG's)
Sectional Doors
Roller Shutters
Rapid Roll Doors
Fire Shutters
Compactors and Balers
Pallet Stackers
Respond to breakdowns swiftly and effectively to minimize downtime
Conduct inspections, testing and certification to ensure compliance and safe operation
Document all maintenance activity accurately using digital reporting tools
Collaborate with site operations teams to ensure work is performed safely and with minimal disruption
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance procedures
You will need
Operational Skills:
ONC or equivalent
Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3
Full driving licence
Health & Safety awareness
Communication & stakeholder management
Office 365 knowledge
Completed all technical training upskilling modules relevant to skillset
Relevant Experience: Proven experience with diverse access control and lift systems
Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
Familiarity with powered doors, lifting platforms, and compacting equipment
Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements for workplace machinery
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 years' 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
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