HGV Technician (Late shift/Nights)

Job description

Job Type

Maintenance & Facilities

Location

Bracknell Campus

Partnership Level

9

Closing Date

30/01/2025

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Salary

£31,500.00 - £42,700.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

37.5

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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.

Join John Lewis or Waitrose today

If you've ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you'll know there's something unique about us.

That unique proposition is our Partners. As co-owners they have a say in our business and receive a share of the profits, so they put time and effort into making it work. Our Partners are the reason we're the success we are. They're our secret sauce; the opportunity for us to differentiate.

Job Summary:

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

At a glance

Salary - The salary offered for this role is up to £42,700, plus a shift premium.

Your potential earnings could be up to £57,000 including Shift premium and OTE (On Target Earnings).

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.

This will attract a shift premium of 25% (£7,875 per annum)

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14:00 - 22:00

Night Shift

Working Hours - Full time role, 37.5 hours per week

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Week 1: Monday - Friday      22:00 - 06:00 

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

This will attract a shift premium of 33% (£10,395 per annum)

Contract type - This is a permanent role.

What you'll be doing

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To ensure all vehicles are maintained to a safe and roadworthy standard to both VOSA and Partnership’s requirements.

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To ensure that all inspection/service/defect paperwork is completed correctly and in a timely manner.

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Maintain a safe working practice that complies with current safety and Partnership regulations

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To ensure that high quality repairs are carried out in a cost effective manner.

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Ensure that all working areas are kept clean and tidy.

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To assist in specific projects as directed.

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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.

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To carry out servicing & repairs of the Partnerships fleet of vehicles.

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To take ownership of personal development, seeking assistance & guidance from team leaders 

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To account for your own time, be efficient and pro active when working within the workshop.

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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:

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City and Guilds 1,2,3 Vehicle technician or equivalent qualifications

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Full UK Driving Licence

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A proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairs

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Knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and roadworthiness

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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:

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Free on site Parking or good public transport links

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  Subsidised meals in Partner Dining Room

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£300 a year tool allowance after 1 year employment 

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Ongoing Training Courses

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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 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 

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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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/