Service Maintenance Technician - Refrigeration

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

Join our diverse team to deliver outstanding customer experiences! As a Refrigeration Service Maintenance Technician, you’ll coordinate installation, maintenance, and repairs for our refrigeration systems and additionally, play a key role in fixing any issues that may arise and implementing solutions to minimise downtime.

If you’re passionate about retail and have strong technical skills, we want to hear from you

• Install, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems to industry standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and propose solutions for potential issues.
• Monitor system performance and optimize efficiency.
• Collaborate on preventative maintenance programs.
• Respond to emergency service calls promptly.

• Relevant certifications essential (e.g., City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas).
• Co2 experience (service and maintenance).
• Ability to read drawings.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong refrigeration knowledge.
• Suitable Maths & English qualification.
• Good communication skills.

Curious about a career in maintenance at Tesco?

Fantastic, because at 13:00 and 18:00, on Wednesday 22^nd January 2025 we’ll be running an online event to share why maintenance looks different here. We’ll be talking inclusivity, our values, and all about the recruitment process. Plus, you’ll hear career stories from some of the women who work in our Maintenance team and get a chance to ask your own questions. To register for the event, click here.

Here at Tesco, things in maintenance look a little different than you might imagine.

First, we're a close-knit, in-house team who are all there for each other, wherever we are in the country.

Second, since Tesco’s got the biggest real-estate portfolio in the UK, there are tonnes of opportunities to grow.

Finally (and most importantly) absolutely everyone’s welcome. We’re all individuals with one very important thing in common: the respect and care we have for each other.

Wherever you join us, you can count on this: your days will be packed with variety, support, and ways to develop. Sound good? It does to us too. 

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We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we give our wonderful colleagues bags of benefits. Including wellbeing services, an award-winning pension scheme and much, much more, our colleague reward package keeps on giving.  And helps make every day a little better for you and your family.  These include but are not limited to:

• Colleague bonus scheme
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution
• Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay
• 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 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• The right to request flexible working from your first day with us
• 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
• A Colleague Clubcard for you & a family member (after 3 months of service), giving you access to lots of discounts in-store & online
• Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home
• Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here 
• 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

Click Here to read more about the full range of benefits we have available for our colleagues

At Tesco Property – Maintenance, it’s our people that make us one of the leading retail maintenance providers in the UK. We operate in over 3,500 Tesco and One Stop stores, distribution centres, Tesco banks and head offices, to deliver first class maintenance and engineering solutions and support.  

With our comprehensive induction and our technical competency plan, we invest in training for our field colleagues to have the right level of skills and expertise for each role to work safely and provide first-rate asset management across our estate. We create a culture where every colleague is competent, motivated and professional, maximising the level of support we offer to Tesco stores. 

From multi-skilled, to technically-savvy technicians, we’ve got it covered. Our Operations and Maintenance Managers span the entirety of the UK; technically-minded individuals who support our field engineers to get the job done.  Our Engineering team work to introduce a broad spectrum of award-winning new technological initiatives; from compliance testing to refrigeration, security to sustainability.  

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We’re proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.

We’re a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you.  We work in a more blended pattern -combining office and remote working.  Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate.