HGV Vehicle Technician

Job description

Job Type

Maintenance & Facilities

Location

Leyland

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

To include shift patterns between the hours of 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00.

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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.

At a glance 

Role Title: HGV Vehicle Technician

Position: This is a Permanent position

Location: Leyland

Hours of Work : Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week, Monday- Friday (2 week rota) 

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Working Earlyshift Week 1: 06:00  - 14:00

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Working Lateshift week 2: 13:30 - 21:30

Salary: £31,500.00 - 42,700.00, Annual PLUS Shift Premium

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Please note this role will attract a shift premium of 15% of the base rate, this is an additional earning of up to £4,725 Annually . This could be a potential earning of up to £49,000 (annually) with shift allowance included.

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Overtime is a premium featured benefit, but not guaranteed 

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The Partnership offers a fantastic range of benefits including a Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not.

Due to the nature of this role, we require all applicants to be over 18 to apply

About Role

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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.

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Ensuring that relevant sections of all inspections, services and defect sheets are completed in compliance with our ‘O’ Licence obligations and that all spare requests and time books are completed daily. 

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You’ll be aware of best practices and current commercial vehicle repair techniques, to deliver high-quality repairs are carried out in a cost-effective manner and that the use of spare parts and consumables reflects 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 succeed and excel in your role, giving you the opportunities to develop your knowledge and progress your career. You’ll also be around to support the development of our apprentices within the workshop. Allowing you to share your 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 skills you’ll need 

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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

Please see the full details and the key accountabilities about the role in the Job Outline attached below. For current Partners only - Please view the job outline here using your internal Partnership email address: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vVv7aSfgOltak0CcgX3W4m7970jvHoyU6OPbf3DGEwA/edit?usp=sharing

 

For internal use only: 

 

Benefits of the Partnership and the Role

Full-time working holiday entitlement: 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part-time hours)

Great work-life balance, including a focus on well-being and flexible working and our equal parenthood leave Policy

Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

You’ll get a Partnership discount in-store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

We’re proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most stunning areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them 

Enjoying a freshly made subsidised lunch in our Partner’s Dining Room.

 

If you want to know more about our full range of benefits, please visit 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. 

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/