At a Glance
- Tasks: Repair and maintain our fleet of delivery vehicles to ensure safety and roadworthiness.
- Company: Join the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home of John Lewis and Waitrose.
- Benefits: Earn up to £55,000 plus overtime, with a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working options available to support your work-life balance.
- Why this job: Work with experienced technicians and develop your skills in a fun workshop atmosphere.
- Qualifications: City and Guilds Level 3 Vehicle Technician or equivalent, plus a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
About the role
As a Vehicle Technician in one of our workshops, you'll mostly be repairing and maintaining our fleet of delivery vehicles, ensuring they are safe and roadworthy to both VOSA and Partnership standards. You’ll be working with many experienced technicians who 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.
At a glance
- Due to the nature of this role you will need to be Over 18
- Salary: The salary offered for this role is up to £55,000, depending on skills and experience, plus overtime is readily available.
- Working Hours: Full time role, 37.5 hours per week: Wednesday - Friday: 06:00 - 16:30, Saturday: 06:00 - 16:00
- Contract type: This is a permanent role
- Location: Fenny Lock
What you'll be doing
- You’ll be working on our large HGV lorries. It will be your job to ensure all vehicles are maintained to a safe and roadworthy standard to both DVSA and Partnership’s requirements.
- Ensuring that relevant sections of all inspections, services and defect sheets are completed in compliance with our ‘O’ Licence obligations and that all spare requests and time books are completed daily.
- You’ll be aware of best practices and current commercial vehicle repair techniques, to ensure 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 perform effectively and thrive in your role, giving you the opportunities to develop your knowledge and progress your career. You’ll also be around to offer guidance and 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 collaborative environment. As a co-owned business, all of our Partners work together to ensure all goals are fulfilled and that everyone in the team is a part of that success.
Essential Experience/Qualifications required:
- City and Guilds Level 3 Vehicle technician or equivalent qualifications
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence
- A proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairs
- Knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and roadworthiness
Desirable Skills:
- IRTEC 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. 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.
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.
- 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.
HGV Vehicle Technician employer: John Lewis & Partners
John Lewis & Partners is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and customer satisfaction. Located in Milton Keynes, the company provides comprehensive training for its In-Store Customer Experience Specialists, ensuring that all team members have the skills needed to excel in their roles while fostering a sense of community and collaboration among staff.
