Mobile Vehicle Technician

As a Vehicle Technician in one of our workshops, you'll mostly be repairing and maintaining our fleet of delivery vehicles, ensuring they are safe and roadworthy to both VOSA and Partnership standards.

You’ll be working with many experienced technicians and they 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.

In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 18:00 - 22:00 will attract an Evening Premium at a rate of £3.25 per hour, and any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract a Night Premium at a rate of £4.25 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 £55,000, depending on skills and experience,  plus overtime is readily available.

Working Hours: Full time role, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday - 07:00-15:00, and flexibility as required

Contract type: This is a permanent role

Location: South Central (Customer Delivery Hub), Southampton - A fully equipped van with workshop tooling business vehicle will be available to travel to required Sites

About the Role

To carry out scheduled repair and maintenance of the Waitrose E Commerce Vehicle fleet and outlying branch vehicles, in a professional and competent manner. Providing technical support to the on site transport department and Local Waitrose and John Lewis branches.

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out scheduled repair and maintenance of the on site E commerce light commercial fleet.

• To carry out repair and maintenance of outlying commercial and light commercial vehicles for John Lewis and Waitrose branches and Customer Delivery Hubs 

• To ensure that all relevant Inspection/service, job cards and defect documentation is filled in correctly and signed off in accordance with Operator licence conditions and DVSA guidelines. 

• To be conversant with IT systems such as Key2, Service Rapido and relevant vehicle truck and van diagnostic systems. 

• To adhere to health and safety measures on site and roadside. 

• To attend breakdowns remote from the centre of operations in a safe and responsible manner taking due consideration for lone working guidelines. 

• To take ownership of personal and technical development with support and guidance from team leaders 

• To participate and provide input towards the continuous improvement of the department such as best working practices and safe use of equipment. 

• To provide feedback and suggestions for technical improvement of the fleet. 

• To Liaise with and support peers by sharing information. 

• To attend manufacturers technical training updates. 

• To keep abreast of new developments within the commercial vehicle repair industry. 

• To ensure that the work area is kept clean and tidy at all times. 

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

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

You also can view a copy of the full job outline here:

• Internal applicants- please use the link below

• External Applicants - please see attached Job Outline

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 Experience/Qualifications required:

• City and Guilds Level 3 Vehicle technician or equivalent qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence

• A proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairs

• Knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and roadworthiness

Desirable Skills:

• IRTEC

• LGV C+E Driving Licence

• EV experience

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. 

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 occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible.

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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