About the Role
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.
At a Glance
* Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on skills and experience. Overtime readily available.
* Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 07:00–15:00. Flexibility as required.
* Contract type: Permanent.
* Location: South Central (Customer Delivery Hub), Southampton. A fully equipped van with workshop tooling business vehicle will be available to travel to required sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out scheduled repair and maintenance of the on‑site e‑commerce light commercial fleet.
* Repair and maintain outlying commercial and light commercial vehicles for John Lewis and Waitrose branches and Customer Delivery Hubs.
* Ensure 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.
* Be conversant with IT systems such as Key2, Service Rapido and relevant vehicle truck and van diagnostic systems.
* Adhere to health and safety measures on site and roadside.
* Attend breakdowns remote from the centre of operations safely and responsibly, observing lone working guidelines.
* Take ownership of personal and technical development with support and guidance from team leaders.
* Participate and provide input towards continuous improvement of the department such as best working practices and safe use of equipment.
* Provide feedback and suggestions for technical improvement of the fleet.
* Liaise with and support peers by sharing information.
* Attend manufacturer technical training updates.
* Keep abreast of new developments within the commercial vehicle repair industry.
* Ensure that the work area is kept clean and tidy at all times.
* Account for your own time; be proactive and efficient when working within the workshop.
* Work as part of the team and assist others where required.
Essential Experience / Qualifications Required
* City and Guilds Level 3 Vehicle Technician or equivalent qualifications.
* Full UK manual driving licence.
* Proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairs.
* Knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and roadworthiness.
Desirable Skills
* IRTEC.
* LGV C+E driving licence.
* EV experience.
Why join us?
Our Vehicle Workshop is growing and you’ll be working with many experienced partners. You’ll have the tools and support needed to succeed and excel in your role, while also contributing to the development of apprentices within the workshop. The environment is fun, welcoming, and the business is co‑owned, so every team member’s contribution counts.
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