HGV Vehicle Technician

at  John Lewis Partners

MKM8, , United Kingdom -

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Immediate30 Jan, 2025GBP 42700 Annual30 Oct, 20241 year(s) or aboveGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Based at our John Lewis National Distribution Centre Workshop at Magna Park, Milton Keynes, our HGV Vehicle Technician ensures our fleet of vehicles remain well maintained and road-worthy.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • City and Guilds 1,2,3 Vehicle technician or equivalent qualifications
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • A proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairs
  • Knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and roadworthiness
  • A ‘C’ or ‘C+E’ driving licence is desirable, but not essential

Responsibilities:

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE WILL ATTRACT A SHIFT PREMIUM OF 20% OF THE BASE RATE

Working Hours - Full time role, 37.5 hours per week on a 2 week rota, with the expectation of working 1 in 2 Saturdays, at premium overtime rates.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • To ensure all HGV vehicles are maintained to a safe and roadworthy standard to both VOSA and Partnership’s requirements.
  • To ensure that all inspection/service/defect paperwork is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a safe working practice that complies with current safety and Partnership regulations
  • To ensure that high quality repairs are carried out in a cost effective manner.
  • Ensure that all working areas are kept clean and tidy.
  • To assist in specific projects as directed.
  • 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.
  • To carry out servicing & repairs of the Partnerships fleet of vehicles.
  • To take ownership of personal development, seeking assistance & guidance from team leaders
  • To account for your own time, be efficient and pro active when working within the workshop.
  • To work as part of the team and assist others where needed.

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:

  • Free on site Parking or good public transport links
  • Subsidised meals in Partner Dining Room
  • £300 a year tool allowance after 1 year employment
  • Ongoing Training Courses
  • 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.
  • Discounted cinema tickets & VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 arena
  • Discounted rates on holidays at the John Lewis Partnerships hotels, where only Partners and their guests can stay
  • Enhanced work life balance, including focus on well being and our market leading equal parenthood leave Policy


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)

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