Installation Trainee: Home Delivery & Setup Specialist

John Lewis & Partners; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

John Lewis & Partners in the United Kingdom is recruiting Installation Trainees to train as certified home installation specialists. You will join a two-person delivery crew and install a range of products—from furniture to large appliances—at customers’ homes, driving a 7.5-tonne vehicle, with heavy lifting involved.

This role requires you to be 18+ years old, possess a UK driving licence (C1) with up to 6 points, and have or obtain the required CPC and Tachograph credentials.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Manual C1 UK driving licence (max 6 points).
• Have DCPC or Driver Qualification Card by day one.
• Hold a Tachograph Card.
• Experience driving a 7.5-tonne vehicle is preferred.
• Previous customer-facing experience is essential.
• Strong verbal communication skills, both over the phone and in person.
• Good understanding of technology and its application in home installation.

Responsibilities

• Be an ambassador for the John Lewis brand with excellent customer service.
• Load deliveries with the warehouse team as part of a two-person crew.
• Respect the customer’s home and adapt to unexpected situations.
• Install products efficiently and show customers how to use them.
• Stay updated on new products and technologies to perform well.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Note: role involves heavy lifting delivering large items such as sofas and appliances.

Skills

UK driving licence

CPC/DCPC

Tachograph Card

7.5-tonne vehicle experience

Customer-facing

Verbal communication

Tech savvy

Job description

John Lewis & Partners in the United Kingdom is recruiting Installation Trainees to train as certified home installation specialists. You will join a two-person delivery crew and install a range of products—from furniture to large appliances—at customers’ homes, driving a 7.5-tonne vehicle, with heavy lifting involved.

This role requires you to be 18+ years old, possess a UK driving licence (C1) with up to 6 points, and have or obtain the required CPC and Tachograph credentials.