Lgv1 Driver Trainee

**What’s the role about?**

**If you’ve ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis & Partners shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you will know only too well that there’s something different about us.**

**We have exciting opportunities for Trainee LGV C+ E Drivers to join us at John Lewis & Partners, ensuring that our high quality products are transported safely from our Distribution centre to Stores.**

**As a Trainee Driver of an LGV from our fleet, you will be responsible for upholding the reputation that John Lewis & Partners holds for quality and customer service. We'll expect you to go that extra mile in everything you do, be a Partnership brand ambassador through professional and courteous driving skills and excellent behaviours in line with Partnership values and standards. Deliver exemplary customer service to our stores. Be legally compliant under EU Driving and Working Time Directive regulations whilst meeting Health and Safety legislation within your daily tasks.**
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On joining the scheme you will be paid £11.50 per hour and your working hours will be **07:00-17:00 43 hours a week, working any 5 days from 7. Flexibility will be required.**
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On passing the program and successfully gaining your LGV licence you will be paid £13.90 - £16.68 per hour (plus shift premium of 20-33% depending on shift). Your working hours will vary depending on shift assigned to (AM, PM or Night) 43 hours a week, working any 5 days from 7. Flexibility will be required.**

**What will you be doing?**

**We’ll give you all the training you need to kick-start your driving career so that you can gain the licences you need to do the job and secure a permanent driving role with us at the end of your 13 week program. This will include passing all 4 LGV Modules (both theory and practical), passing your medical and also passing the John Lewis Risk based Driving Assessment whilst achieving a low score. Once you’re a fully qualified LGV driver, we expect that you will be**:

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Completing all branch / distribution centre deliveries and supplier collections within given timescales**
- ** Completing all the vehicle checks and follow correct defect reporting procedures**
- ** Coupling/uncoupling Trailers to DVSA test standard and JL SOP**
- ** Completing all of the required documentation accurately**
- ** Operating your vehicle in a safe and economical manner with feedback from our telematics systems**
- ** Ensuring that your vehicle is maintained in a clean and tidy condition**
- ** Effectively communicating any problems and delays to all of the relevant parties**
- ** Safely loading and unloading whilst complying with the correct procedures for the given location**
- ** Maintaining a full knowledge of the Highway code, WTD, EU Drivers Hours Regulations and Vehicle operation**

**What you'll have**
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Full clean category B driving licence (manual)**
- ** Driving experience**
- ** Good Communication skills**

**What else could you bring?**
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Driving goods Vehicle Qualification**
- ** C licence**
- ** Good local/national geographical knowledge**

**Flexible Working**

**The Partnership supports agile and flexible working practices, such as when, where and how we work. We have several different ways to work flexibly, including part-time, flexible or compressed hours, and job sharing. Head office areas also support a blended working approach. You'll have the opportunity to discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview and, where it is operationally practicable, they'll do all they can to accommodate your needs.**

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