HGV Technician

ABOUT THE ROLEOur Vehicle Technicians carry out scheduled servicing and maintenance of the John Lewis Partnership Fleet in a professional and competent manner.

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 £0.00 per hour, and any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract a Night Premium at a rate of £0.00 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

At a glance

Salary - The salary offered for this role is up to £44,200

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 or Nights Premium at a rate of £4 per hour for those enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements

Late Shift Working Hours - Full time role, 37.5 hours per week, with the expectation of working 1 in 2 Saturdays, at premium overtime rates.

• 14:00 - 22:00

Night Shift Working Hours - Full time role, 37.5 hours per week

• Week 1: Monday - Friday :00 - 06:00 

• Week 2: Sunday - Thursday  22:00 - 06:00

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 pro active when working within the workshop.

• To work as part of the team and assist others where needed.

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 succeed and excel in your role, giving you the opportunities to develop your knowledge and progress your career. You'll also be around to assist the development of our apprentices within the workshop too. Allowing you to share your own knowledge and experience for the growth of the team.  

Working in our Vehicle workshop is a fun and welcoming 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 Heavy 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

• 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

• Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

And much more Find out more about our benefits here:

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. (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. 

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Closing Date:

October 30, 2025

Pay:

£31, £42,700.00 Annual

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours of Work:

37.5

Job Level:

Partnership Level 9

Where You'll Be Working:

Bracknell Campus, Doncastle Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8YAABOUT 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 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 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). If required, you'll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.

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

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