LGV Vehicle Technician

John Lewis Partnership; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000

Job description

About the role

At a glance

The salary offered for this role is up to £42,700, from 1st April this will increase to £44,200 plus overtime is readily available.

Working Monday - Friday Alternate shifts, 37.5 hours per week

AM shift 06:00-14:00

PM shift 13:30-21:30

Based at our Customer Fulfilment Centre in Coulsdon, our Vehicle Technician workshop team ensures our fleet of Waitrose and John Lewis vehicles remain well maintained and on the road, meaning our stock is in the right place at the right time for our customers.

As a LGV Vehicle Technician within the team, you’ll be working on a range of vehicles from our smaller Delivery Ford Transit Connects up to 3.5T Mercedes Sprinter vans. It will be your responsibility to service and repair our light vehicle fleet. You’ll also need to ensure that the workshop remains a safe environment for your colleagues and yourself.

Why join us?

Our Vehicle Technician Team is growing to meet the growing demand for Online Deliveries in our Waitrose Ecommerce Business, and you’ll be working with a dedicated team of 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. Allowing you to share your own knowledge and experience for the growth of the team.

Working in our Coulsdon workshop is a fun and supportive 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 success.

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

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