This role is responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving automated equipment within Tesco’s Coventry distribution operations. Candidates are expected to have relevant electrical, mechanical or automation engineering experience, with practical knowledge of PLCs, control systems, sensors, conveyors and industrial machinery. Recognised technical qualifications, such as an apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent, are usually desirable. The position requires strong fault-finding skills, a safety-first approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Candidates should be comfortable working shifts, responding to breakdowns, completing planned preventive maintenance and supporting continuous improvement. Good communication, accurate record-keeping and a willingness to learn new technologies are also important.
Tesco is one of the United Kingdom’s largest retailers, serving millions of customers through supermarkets, convenience stores and online shopping. The company sells groceries, household products, clothing and other everyday essentials, supported by a substantial distribution and logistics network. Tesco employs a large workforce across stores, fulfilment centres, technology teams, offices and supply-chain operations. Its business depends on efficient automated warehouses and reliable engineering systems to keep products moving from suppliers to customers. Tesco promotes customer service, teamwork, inclusion and continuous improvement, while offering employees structured training, pensions, colleague discounts and other benefits depending on the role. The Coventry position sits within the operational engineering side of the business, helping maintain safe, productive and dependable automated equipment.
The United Kingdom offers engineering opportunities in retail distribution, manufacturing, logistics, energy, transport and technology, with particularly strong demand for automation, electrical and maintenance specialists. Workplaces are generally professional, safety-focused and multicultural, with direct communication and an emphasis on punctuality and teamwork. The lifestyle combines busy cities, historic towns, countryside and extensive public transport, although housing and commuting costs vary considerably by region. Coventry is a well-connected Midlands city with comparatively accessible links to Birmingham, London and major distribution hubs. Nationals of the UK and Ireland can work without a visa. Other applicants normally need an employer-sponsored Skilled Worker visa and must meet salary, occupation and English-language requirements. Candidates should check current Home Office rules, qualification recognition, right-to-work requirements and relocation costs before accepting an offer.
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