Join Our Team: Mobile Maintenance Technician – Manchester & Surrounding Areas

 

Salary: £29,327 + fully expensed van, mobile phone, and tabletLocation: Covering West Yorkshire, East Manchester, Cumbria and the A1/A19 Corridor from Yorkshire to County Durham.Full-time – 37.5 hours per week (6am - 2pm, flexibility required)Fantastic Benefits: 30 days annual leave, pension, 24/7 employee assistance programme, discounts at Heron Foods & B&M, and exclusive savings via BenefitHub

 

Are you a skilled all-rounder looking for a hands-on maintenance role with variety, flexibility, and a fully expensed van?

 

Heron Foods is one of the UK’s fastest-growing food retailers, operating over 340 stores across England and Wales. As part of the B&M retail group, we’re expanding rapidly, opening new stores month after month. We’re proud to have been awarded as one of WorkL’s ‘Happiest Workplaces’ for 2024 and 2025, and we’re looking for a Mobile Maintenance Technician to support our growing business.

 

The Role

As a Mobile Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our stores safe, operational, and well-maintained. Working across a designated cluster of retail stores, you’ll carry out planned maintenance and respond to urgent repairs, ensuring our retail estate is in top condition.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Visit stores to complete repairs, including basic plumbing, joinery, plastering, tiling, painting, flooring repairs, 1st-line electrical faults, lamp replacements, and appliance repairs.Store & Equipment Checks: Conduct scheduled inspections (e.g., PAT testing, fire alarm & security system checks).Minor Works & Installations: Fit shelving, install vehicle bollards, replace fixtures & fittings, and maintain building fabric.Health & Safety Compliance: Complete maintenance logs, ensure all work meets H&S standards, and oversee subcontractors when required.Facilities Stock Control: Ensure our regional depot is stocked with essential fixtures & fittings.Supporting Store Openings: Assist with store fit-outs, maintenance support, and occasional overnight stays (fully expensed).

 

What We’re Looking For

2+ years’ experience in maintenance, facilities management, or a trade (plumbing, electrical, joinery, decorating, flooring, etc.).Basic electrical knowledge (a qualification in PAT testing or electrical competency is ideal, but training may be provided).Experience working with fire alarms, security systems, and general property maintenance.Ability to work independently, manage your workload efficiently, and communicate effectively with subcontractors.IT literate and comfortable using a tablet for job logging.Full UK driving licence & willingness to travel across your designated region.Flexible to work occasional weekends or overnight stays when required.

 

Why Join Us?

30 days annual leave (with the option to buy more)Fully expensed van, mobile phone & tabletPension & employee assistance programmeExclusive discounts at Heron Foods & B&MAccess to money-saving deals via BenefitHubA stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities

 

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a varied, hands-on role in property maintenance, apply today and be part of the Heron Foods success story!