C1 Driver Trainee

Job description

Job Type

Supply Chain & Logistics

Location

Leeds - Logic Park

Partnership Level

10

Closing Date

10/11/2024

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Salary

£11.75 - £12.82 Hourly

Salary Frequency

Hourly

Hours of Work

Full Time of 41 hours per week, Monday to Saturday

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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 it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

Role: C1 Driver Trainee

Contract: Permanent

Location:  Logic Park, Leeds

Pay : £11.75 per hour

Hours: Full time, 41 hours per week

Please note: This role is subject to the following pre-employment screening: Driving Licence (LGV) & Basic disclosure

 

As Partners - members of the Partnership - it's our responsibility to ensure our growth for the future. We proactively seek out opportunities to continuously improve the way we work, taking action to ensure the Partnership is efficient and we are all as productive as possible. It's an ethos each and every Partner works by and you'll carry into your own role too.

We are looking for people who will take responsibility for maintaining John Lewis and Partners reputation for customer service, by offering great service in the delivery of customers' goods. We'll expect you to work effectively in everything you do from loading your vehicle to dealing with customer queries. You will be expected to contribute to the safe working environment by being aware of, and adhering to, legislative and health & safety requirements of the workplace and whilst in customer homes

Please note that this role involves heavy lifting.

Job Requirements:

As a driver, candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the relevant regulations as well as possessing the correct skills to pass the driver assessment. Candidates should be committed to achieving the Partner and customer satisfaction targets and Service Targets, within the context of the Partnership's core values, behaviours and principles.

Required essential experience skills and qualifications:

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Full, clean Category B driving license and previous driving experience ​

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Desirable experience skills and qualifications:

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Previous experience in a customer facing role Previous experience of the installation of white goods, building of furniture or associated skills

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:

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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.

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Discounted cinema tickets & VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 arena

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Discounted rates on holidays at the John Lewis Partnerships hotels, where only Partners and their guests can stay

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

And much more! Find out more about our benefits here:

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

If you would like to view the job outline for this role please see attached our job outline.

Duties and Responsibilities

Complete the 12 month Customer Delivery Driver Trainee programme to become a fully competent John Lewis Customer Delivery Installer.

At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/