HVAC Service Maintenance Technician
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5225 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Tesco is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 5225 (Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers) · 75% match
- Possible 5315 (Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers) · 23% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5225 Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
5315 Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
As an HVAC Maintenance Technician at Tesco, covering our Teeside and Middlesbrough areas, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our environments comfortable, safe, and fully operational for both customers and colleagues. Your expertise in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems will ensure our stores remain energy-efficient and compliant with safety standards.
You’ll be part of a skilled maintenance team, responsible for both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a wide range of HVAC systems and equipment. From diagnosing faults to carrying out repairs and optimising system performance, your work will help ensure a seamless shopping experience for thousands of customers every day.
This is a hands-on, mobile role that requires strong technical knowledge, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to high standards of service and safety. In return, you’ll benefit from ongoing training, career development opportunities, and the chance to be part of one of the UK’s most recognised and respected retail brands.
- Ensuring all Tesco sites are a safe and functioning environment for customers and colleagues.
- Following the planned work schedule to achieve first time fix, maximising productivity, and effectiveness.
- Delivering high quality work standards across the estate, with year-on-year improvement.
- Using problem-solving skills and innovation to identify and develop solutions for key and common issues.
- Own tasks at a local level through to completion/resolution, informing key stakeholders through the process, where required.
- Using mobile devices; phone and tablet, to drive best practice in work completion and updates.
- Use the business systems to drive best practice in work order reporting to support asset lifecycle management.
- Supporting KPI delivery, through the practical application of skill sets, and effective use of business systems to drive achievement of your own set KPIs.
- Full driving license
- Health & Safety awareness
- Communication & stakeholder management
- Office 365 knowledge
- Can comfortably operate mobile phone and tablets to view workload, emails, teams, and use of business systems.
- Refrigeration and AC C&G 6187, 7189, 6090 or NVQ or equivalent
- Heating & Ventilation C&G 7188, 6288, 6188 or NVQ or Equivalent
- Plumbing & Heating C&G 4467, 3345, 6189, 6035 or NVQ or Equivalent
- City & Guilds 2079 - F-Gas and ODS regulations (Air Con)
- UNVENTED G3 (Hot water systems and safety)
- Core Commercial Gas Qualifications
- COCN1 – Core Commercial Gas Safety (mandatory starting point for most commercial gas work)
- CODNCO1 – Changeover from domestic to commercial gas (typically held by engineers progressing from domestic gas work)
- Commercial Appliance Qualifications
- CIGA1 – Indirect-fired commercial heating appliances
- CDGA1 – Direct-fired heating appliances
- CORT1 – Radiant tube and plaque heaters
- ICPN1 – Installation of commercial pipework
- TPCP1A – Testing and purging pipework up to 150mm
- TPCP1 – Testing and purging pipework over 150mm
- BMP1 – Gas boosters
- CLE1 – Commercial gas meters
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- Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying
The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details
About Us
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. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. 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.
When you join us in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Stores Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers (SOC 5225) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~7k in sample- Middle half £34,476–~42,276
- Median £38,376
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Tesco holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5225 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.