HGV Technician

John Lewis Partnership; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned business as a Vehicle Technician, where you'll ensure the safety and performance of the fleet. This role involves scheduled servicing and maintenance, with a focus on quality repairs and compliance with regulations. Enjoy a competitive salary with potential earnings up to £50,000, including shift premiums. Benefit from a supportive work environment that values your development and offers excellent perks like tool allowances and discounts. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a partnership that values its people and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Free on site Parking

Subsidised meals

£300 tool allowance

Ongoing Training Courses

Partnership discount

Discounted cinema tickets

Discounted holiday rates

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must have City and Guilds qualifications in Vehicle Technology.
• Experience in commercial vehicle repairs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles to a safe and roadworthy standard.
• Complete inspection/service paperwork accurately and timely.
• Assist in projects and maintain a clean working area.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Commercial Vehicle Repairs

Time Management

Education

City and Guilds 1,2,3 Vehicle Technician

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Repair Equipment

Job description

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

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 15% of the base rate, this is an additional earning of up to £4,905, annually.

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

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.

• Partnership discount in store and online after three months of employment.

• 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 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.

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.

Closing Date:

February 20, 2025

Pay:

£31,500.00 - £42,700.00 Annual

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours of Work:

06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00

Job Level:

Partnership Level 9

Where You'll Be Working:

Bracknell Campus, Doncastle Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8YA

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

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 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.

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).

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.