LGV Vehicle Technician

John Lewis Partnership; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company seeks an experienced Vehicle Technician to service and repair its fleet of vehicles in Coulsdon. This role requires qualifications in vehicle technology, a driving licence, and a background in commercial vehicle repairs. Join a supportive team dedicated to meeting the growing demand for online deliveries, with comprehensive benefits including a salary of up to £44,200 and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Free on site parking

Subsidised meals

£300 tool allowance

Ongoing training courses

Partnership discounts

Qualifications

• City and Guilds 1,2,3 Vehicle technician or equivalent qualifications required.
• Proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairs.
• A 'C' or 'C+E' driving licence is a desirable asset.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair light vehicle fleet.
• Ensure workshop is a safe environment.
• Work on various vehicle types including vans.

Skills

Vehicle technician qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience in commercial vehicle repairs

Knowledge of vehicle legislation

Experience with diagnostic tools

Education

City and Guilds 1,2,3 or equivalent

Job description

About the role

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.

At a glance

The salary offered for this role is up 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.

If you join us from 5th October 2025, in addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 18:00 - 22:00 will attract an Evening Premium at a rate of £3 per hour for those enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

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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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. We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.

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. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

Important points to note

Some roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process. Any DBS checks will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some roles.

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible.

We want all 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. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.