Service Maintenance Technician - Electrical in Northampton

As a Electrical Service Maintenance Technician at Tesco across Northamptonshire, you will play a vital role in ensuring our stores remain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues alike. You will 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 will 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 will 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:

• Confidently interacting with external contractors: Coordinating repairs seamlessly.
• Working collaboratively with the team: Be a great colleague who understands the importance of quality service.
• Sustaining high energy levels: Juggling tasks while maintaining efficiency.
• Assisting the management team: Keeping our stores operating smoothly by maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Minimising customer disruption: Coordinating repairs with minimal impact on our valued customers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all Tesco sites are a safe and functioning environment for customers and colleagues.
• Following the planned work schedule to achieve first time fix, improving efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Working closely with team members, sharing best practice and knowledge.
• General day to day store and property maintenance.
• Using mobile devices; phone and tablet, to drive the best approach in work completion and updates.
• Representing the Tesco brand by demonstrating our core values, maintaining a positive attitude & taking pride in wearing the Tesco uniform.
• Attending local and national meetings, providing valuable input and feedback.
• Supporting a diverse and inclusive culture.

You will need:

• Previous experience in a maintenance, engineering, or construction environment.
• Digital confidence 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 license.
• 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.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. We’re proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.