HGV Technician

At a glance

Salary - The salary offered for this role is up to £42,700, plus a shift premium (calculated from the bottom of the pay range). Your potential earnings could be up to £50,000 including Shift premium and OTE (On Target Earnings).

Please note this role will attract a shift premium of 15% of the base rate, this is an additional earning of up to £4,905, annually. 

Working Hours - Full time role, 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 - 06:00-14:00

• Week 2: Monday to Friday - 14:00-22:00 

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 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: https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

Next Steps 

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Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP. 

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