HGV Vehicle Technician

OverviewAbout the role: As a Vehicle Technician in one of our workshops, you\'ll primarily repair and maintain our fleet of delivery vehicles, ensuring they are safe and roadworthy to both VOSA and Partnership standards.You’ll be working with experienced technicians who will ensure you have the tools you need to succeed and excel in your role, providing opportunities to develop knowledge and progress your career.At a glanceSalary: Up to £44,200 and overtime when required. If you join on or before 4 October, in addition to the stated pay, this role will attract a Shift Premium at 20% (calculated on the pay range minimum), an additional earning of up to £6,300 annually. If you join from 5 October 2025, any time worked between 18:00–22:00 will attract an Evening Premium at £3 per hour for those enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.Working Hours: Full time, 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 - 06:00-14:00Week 2: Monday to Friday - 13:30-21:30Contract type: This is a permanent roleLocation: Fenny Lock (NDC)What you\'ll be doingAs a Technician within the team, you’ll be working on our large HGV lorries. It will be your job to ensure all vehicles are maintained to a safe and roadworthy standard to both VOSA and Partnership’s requirements.As well as ensuring that the relevant sections of all inspections, services and defect sheets are completed in compliance with our ‘O’ Licence obligations, and that all spares requests and time books are completed daily. You will need to be aware of best practice and current commercial vehicle repair techniques, to ensure that high quality repairs are carried out in a cost effective manner and that the use of spare parts and consumables reflect the level of work carried out.Why join us?Our Vehicle Workshop is growing and you’ll be working with many experienced Partners. Our current technicians will ensure you have all the tools you need to perform effectively and thrive in your role, giving you opportunities to develop your knowledge and progress your career. You’ll also be around to support the development of our apprentices within the workshop. This allows you to share your knowledge and experience for the growth of the team.Working in our Vehicle workshop is a fun and collaborative environment. As a co-owned business, all Partners work together to ensure goals are fulfilled and that everyone in the team is part of that success.Essential Experience / QualificationsCity and Guilds Level 3 Vehicle technician or equivalent qualificationsFull UK Manual Driving LicenceA proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairsKnowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and roadworthinessDesirable SkillsIRTECLGV C+E Driving LicenceNext StepsThe 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 you need in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.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.Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.About The PartnershipWe’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 we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.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 noteSome roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process. DBS checks will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some roles.We recommend applying as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr