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Tesco • Leeds, UK

Trade Maintenance Build Technician

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

As a Trade Maintenance Build Technician covering Leeds areas, you�ll play a key role in keeping our stores and carparks safe, functional, and welcoming for customers and colleagues. You�ll be part of a skilled team responsible for a wide range of building maintenance tasks�both planned and reactive�helping to ensure everything runs smoothly day to day.

Your work will include general building repairs and upkeep, such as brickwork, carpentry, pothole repairs, and drainage fixes. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, so flexibility and problem-solving skills are essential.

We�re looking for someone with a solid background in general building work who can turn their hand to a variety of multi-trade repair work and deliver high standards every time. In return, you�ll receive ongoing training, opportunities to grow your career, and the chance to work for one of the UK�s most recognised and respected retail brands.�

The Hiring Manager for this vacancy is Paul Hayes.

  • Carrying out general building maintenance across Tesco sites to keep stores safe, functional, and welcoming.
  • Completing planned and reactive repairs, aiming for first-time fixes and high-quality standards.
  • Handling a variety of building tasks such as brickwork, carpentry, pothole repairs, and drainage maintenance.
  • Working independently and as part of a team to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
  • Communicating progress and updates clearly to relevant stakeholders.
  • Using problem-solving skills to identify practical solutions for common building issues.
  • Managing tasks through to completion and maintaining accurate updates via mobile devices and business systems.
  • Weekend work may be required and will be paid as overtime.
  • Practical experience in general building work, including:�
  • Bricklaying & masonry
  • Roof construction and maintenance
  • Cement and concrete preparation
  • Groundworks & paving
  • Tiling and flooring
  • Plastering & dry walling
  • A full UK driving licence
  • Strong health & safety awareness
  • Good communication skills for working with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Basic IT skills (e.g., using mobile devices and Office 365 for updates)
  • City &Guilds qualification covering both Carpentry and Joinery advantageous

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we�re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. 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. If you need support with your application,�click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.

Company benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Additional voluntary pension contribution
Adoption leave – 26 weeks full pay (after 52 weeks service)
Annual bonus
Annual pay rises
Bike parking
Buy or sell annual leave
Car allowance
Charity donation scheme
Chill out zone
Cinema discounts
Coffee discounts
Collaboration spaces
Company car
Company freebies
Compassionate leave
Critical Illness Insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Death in service
Dental coverage
Discretionary sick pay
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Emergency leave
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts – 10% off and 15% on pay day weekends
Employee phone programme
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay (after 52 weeks service)
Enhanced paternity leave – 6 weeks full pay (after 52 weeks service)
Enhanced pension match/contribution – up to 7.5% matching
Equity packages
Ergonomic workstations
Eye Care Support
Faith rooms
Family health insurance
Fertility treatment leave
Financial advice
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Gym membership
Health assessment
Health insurance
In house training
L&D budget
Learning platform
Legal consults
Life assurance – Five times your pay
Life insurance
Learning license
Lunch and learns
Meditation space
Menopause support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health platform access
Mentoring
Modern office
On-site barista
On-site catering
On-site gym
On-site personal trainer
On-site shower
On-site wellness room
On-site wellness services
On-site workout classes
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Optional unpaid leave
Paid fostering leave
Personal development budgets
Personal development days
Pregnancy loss leave
Private booths
Referral bonus
Religious celebration leave
Relocation packages
Restaurant discounts
Sabbaticals
Salary advance
Salary sacrifice
Secure on-site parking
Sensory-Friendly Setup
Share options
Skilled worker visas
Sports teams
Study support
Teambuilding days
Theme park discounts
Time off in-lieu
Tree planting
Volunteer days
Wellbeing incentive programme
Open to compressed hours

Working at Tesco

Company employees:

330,000+

Gender diversity (m:f):

49:51

Hiring in countries

United Kingdom

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