Department Manager at John Lewis Partnership

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

71400.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vehicle Workshop Management, Health and Safety, People Management, O Licence Regulations, Budgetary Control, Compliance Monitoring, Fleet Management, Communication, Commercial Vehicle Engineering, HGV Driving, Road Transport Operations

Industry

Retail

Description

ABOUT THE ROLE In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 18:00 - 22:00 will attract an Evening Premium at a rate of £4.25 per hour, and any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract a Night Premium at a rate of £5.25 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements. At a glance ***Due to the nature of the role you will need to be Over 18 to apply*** Salary range - Salary starting from £47,600 per annum plus monthly Additional Responsibility Allowance, depending on skills and experience Contract type - Permanent role Work Pattern - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday core hours, an expectation to be on call Out of Hours including weekends on a rotation basis Location: Magna Park NDC Key Responsibilities Meeting required compliance KPIs including adherence to maintenance schedules, MOT FTP rates etc Safe operation of the vehicle workshop including a culture of continuous improvement and self audit. Contribute to a safe working environment by being aware of legislative requirements of the workplace. Ensure downtime and other operational KPIs such as operational days per breakdown are met Budgetary control of labour, parts and other costs to meet cost KPIs and continuously seeks means of reducing cost and providing value for money Ensuring that all possible warranty claims are identified, managed and reported correctly Leading the workshop team, providing direction, development and accountability as well as clear career and training plans for all Partners. Build a spirit of open team working and cooperation with internal stakeholders and customers, including transport operations Create and encourage a culture that underpins the principles of Partnership behaviours. Encourage openness and Democratic Vitality, actively promoting local Democracy and Democrats. Develop and support Section Managers & Assistant Section Managers to deliver all department KPI’s in an efficient, safe and legal manner. Ensure the highest standards of data integrity, especially in the fleet management database. Ensure all Partners are competent, measured and accountable for their data integrity Be aware of the general competition, trading climate and business performance. Actively demonstrate flexibility across the operation to fulfil business targets. Take responsibility for personal development and participate in a coaching and feedback culture. Support the Fleet Maintenance Manager as required Support the assigned JL CDH Region and be the key fleet contact for that region Support the assigned WR home delivery operating groups and be the key fleet contact for those groups. Essential skills you’ll need Sufficient experience managing a Vehicle Workshop and Health and Safety People Management of Workshop Partners Knowledge of O Licence regulations for Commercial Vehicle Maintenance to ensure compliance Proficient in both verbal and written communication Desirable skills Commercial vehicle engineering qualification (NVQ 3) or equivalent MIRTE HNC or above HGV driving licence Certificate of Professional Competence in road transport operations You also can view a copy of the full job outline here: External applicants - please see attachment Internal applicants- please use the link below 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. Closing Date: May 17, 2026 Pay: £47,600.00 - £71,400.00 Annual Contract Type: Permanent Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday core hours, an expectation to be on call Out of Hours including weekends on a rotation basis Job Level: Partnership Level 7 Where You'll Be Working: Magna Park Distribution Centre (John Lewis & Partners), Fen Street, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8EW ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP 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 also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants. 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. At the John Lewis Partnership we’re not just employees; we’re co-owners, and that’s why we’re called Partners. Being a Partner means not only do we all collectively share the responsibilities of being the UK’s largest employee-owned business, but we also share in its rewards and successes. It’s this ownership model that makes the Partnership a very unique place to work.

Responsibilities

Manage the safe operation of a vehicle workshop, ensuring compliance with maintenance schedules and MOT rates. Lead the workshop team and manage budgets for labour and parts to meet operational KPIs.