HGV Technician

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

Employer: John Lewis Partnership
Location: Bracknell Campus, UK
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).
Closing date: 14 Feb 2025

About the role
Our Vehicle Technicians carry out scheduled servicing and maintenance of the John Lewis Partnership Fleet in a professional and competent manner.
At a glance
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 - 14:00-22:00

Contract type: This is a permanent role.

What you'll be doing

• To ensure all vehicles are maintained to a safe and roadworthy standard to both VOSA and Partnership's requirements.
• To ensure that all inspection/service/defect paperwork is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Ensure that all working areas are kept clean and tidy.
• To assist in specific projects as directed.
• To keep up to date of developments within the motor industry and take note of changes that may affect the effective operation of the workshop.
• To carry out servicing & repairs of the Partnerships fleet of vehicles.
• To take ownership of personal development, seeking assistance & guidance from team leaders.
• To account for your own time, be efficient and proactive when working within the workshop.
• To work as part of the team and assist others where needed.

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.
• A 'C' or 'C+E' driving licence is desirable, but not essential.

Benefits of the Partnership and the Role

• 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.
• Discounted cinema tickets & VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 arena.
• Discounted rates on holidays at the John Lewis Partnerships hotels.
• Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy.

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.

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.