Service Technician (Welding)

Tesco Maintenance are currently looking to recruit a qualified Field Welder/Fabricator to work as part of our Mechanical Service Team. At Tesco, our stores and offices couldn’t function without the support of our Maintenance Team. Working closely with the Store Leadership Teams, our Service Technicians deliver preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise equipment breakdown and impact on business, in a prompt and cost effective way.

You will have a Mechanical background and be experienced in field welding using MIG and manual metal arc techniques as a minimum. A mild steel BS coding up to 12mm thickness would be an advantage. There will be a requirement to fabricate and weld sections of steelwork and bracketry as required in order to reduce downtime of critical loading bay assets. Due to the scope of work required previous experience of lifting and handling equipment such as Scissor Lifts, Dock Levellers and Access Gates is desirable.

You will be responsible for

- Carrying out welding and fabrication repairs to mechanical assets located at our stores following Tesco Safe Operating Procedures.

- Responding to maintenance and repair requests using a PDA through a CMMS approach.

- Management of van stock, usage and parts replenishment.

- Communication with the team and the wider business team.

- Working collaboratively with the National Operation Centre.

- Supporting your manager to resolve customer issues.

-NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant discipline

-Demonstrable experience as a field welding capable engineer

-You will be required to complete a cross skilling training program and assessment

-Good communication skills.

-Full UK driving licence

-Experience working in a retail environment is preferable

-Experience of other aspects of engineering maintenance and repair would be an advantage

Behavioural Expectations

-Able to work under own initiative

-Communicating with the team and the wider business team

-Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.

-Be a custodian of Health and Safety, adopting safe working practices in a busy retail environment.

-Supporting change within the business to ensure continuously improved performance. 

-Highlighting opportunities to managers to complete tasks in more effective way.

-Travel and occasional overnight stays may be required

We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work.  These include but aren’t limited to:

• Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
• Retirement savings plan
• Life Assurance
• Colleague Clubcard after 3 months service
• Colleague Discounts:
  • 10% off most purchases at Tesco (15% off for a four day period after each pay day)
  • 10% off One Stop
  • 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile
  • 20% off all F&F purchases
  • 20% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco Bank. T&C’s apply
  • 25% off Tesco Café
  • 50% off complete glasses purchases & free eye tests (other offers available) at Vision Express
  • 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for the home
• Uniform and personal protection equipment along with the right tools to ensure comfort and safety in the working environment.

Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.

Our Employee Assistance Programme helps you deal with life’s challenges.

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