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At a glance
Salary range - For this role the salary starts from £31,500 to £42,700 per annum, depending on skills and experience
From 1st April 2025 this will increase to £31,500 to £44,200 per annum.
Please note this role will attract an additional payment for shift premium of 25% of the base rate (£7,875)
Overtime is featured but not guaranteed
Contract type - This is a Permanent role
Work Pattern - 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday: 14:00-22:00
Location - Bracknell, Central Transport
About the role
Efficiently and effectively undertake refinishing and prepping of Partnership vehicles
Prepare panels to an exceptionally high standard
Application and paint spraying of a variety of vehicles including Home delivery vans, HGV units, Trailers etc
Maintain a safe working practice that complies with current safety and Partnership regulations
To ensure that high quality repairs are carried out in a cost effective manner.
Assistance & guidance from team leaders
To account for your own time, be efficient and motivated when working within the workshop.
To work as part of the team and assist others where needed.
You also can view a copy of the full job outline here:
External applicants- please view the attached job outline
Internal applicants- please use the link below
Qualifications and Experience skills you’ll need
City & Guilds 2 or 3 Vehicle damage paint technician level or equivalent qualification
Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Desirable skills
Previous experience of commercial vehicle painting
LGV C+E driving licence
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 (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.
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.
Attachment: New-commercial-vehicle-paint-Technician-JD-1.pdf
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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