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John Lewis Partnership Commercial Vehicle Technicians are the lifeblood of our logistics network. Without them, our shelves would be empty and our customers disappointed. Our Light Vehicle Technicians are encouraged to manage their own time, while being proactive to ensure our Commercial Fleet is maintained.
At a glance:
Salary - The salary offered for this role is up to £42,700, plus a shift premium (calculated from the bottom of the pay range). Your potential earnings could be up to £50,000 including Shift premium and OTE (On Target Earnings).
Please note this role will attract a shift premium of 20% of the base rate
Working Hours - Full time role, 37.5 hours per week on a 2 week rota, with the expectation of working 1 in 2 Saturdays, at premium overtime rates.
Week 1: Monday to Friday - 06:00-14:00
Week 2: Monday to Friday - 13:30 - 21:30
Contract type - This is a permanent role.
What you'll be doing
As a Light Vehicle Technician within the team, you’ll be working on up to 7.5 Tonne Delivery Vehicles. It will be your job to ensure all vehicles are maintained to a safe and roadworthy standard to both VOSA and Partnership’s requirements.
As well as ensuring that the relevant sections of all inspections, services and defect sheets are completed in compliance with our ‘O’ Licence obligations, and that all spares requests and time books are completed daily. You will need to be aware of best practice and current commercial vehicle repair techniques, to be able to ensure that high quality repairs are carried out in a cost effective manner and that the use of spare parts and consumables reflect the level of work carried out.
Why join us?
Our Vehicle Workshop is growing and you’ll be working with many experienced Partners. Our current technicians will ensure you have all the tools you need to succeed and excel in your role, giving you the opportunities to develop your knowledge and progress your career. You’ll also be around to support the development of our apprentices within the workshop too. Allowing you to share your own knowledge and experience for the growth of the team.
Working in our Vehicle workshop is a fun and welcoming environment. As a co-owned business, all of our Partners work together to ensure all goals are achieved and that everyone in the team is a part of that growth.
Essential Experience/Qualifications required:
City and Guilds 1,2,3 Vehicle technician or equivalent qualifications
Full UK Driving Licence
A proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairs
Knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and roadworthiness
Experience of using diagnostic tools
A 'C' or 'C+E' driving licence is desirable, but not essential
Benefits of the Partnership and the Role
We believe in rewarding our Partners for their time and energy. After all, they’re the ones that make the John Lewis Partnership special. Benefits include:
💚 Free on site Parking or good public transport links
💚 Subsidised meals in Partner Dining Room
💚 £300 a year tool allowance after 1 year employment
💚 Ongoing Training Courses
💚Once you’ve been with us for three months, you’ll get Partnership discount in store and online. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.
💚Discounted cinema tickets & VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 arena
💚Discounted rates on holidays at the John Lewis Partnerships hotels, where only Partners and their guests can stay
💚Enhanced work life balance, including focus on well being and our market leading equal parenthood leave Policy
And much more! Find out more about our benefits here: https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/
Next Steps
The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.
You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.
We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.
We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.
As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.
Important points to note:
It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting. If required, you’ll find out more about vetting throughout the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays.
We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.
We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
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We believe in ensuring our Partners have access to a complete spectrum of benefits whilst in the business. After all, our Partners make our Partnership what it is.
Learn a new skill or become more proficient in your hobbies by claiming up to half the cost of certain tutored courses which you pay for yourself (up to a maximum of £250 per year).
25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose. We know you’d like this one! (some exclusions apply)
From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together.
Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation. (The amount of holiday you’ll get depends on your role and working hours. It increases over time).
Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.
Recharge and reconnect at our exclusive Partner hotels in locations across the UK!
Learn a new skill or become more proficient in your hobbies by claiming up to half the cost of certain tutored courses which you pay for yourself
25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose. We know you’d like this one!
Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation.
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