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.
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.
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At a glance
Salary range - Salary up to £42,200 per annum depending on experience
Contract type - Permanent
Work Pattern - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday core hours, earliest start 6am and latest finish 5pm. There will be an option for Saturday Overtime, but this is not a guaranteed feature.
Location - Leylands
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 or within a 60 mile radius of Leylands Workshop, as required. A business vehicle will be available to travel to required Sites.
* To carry out repair and maintenance of outlying commercial and light commercial vehicles for John Lewis and Waitrose branches and CDHs
* 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
Essential skills you’ll need
* Sufficient experience of commercial vehicle workshop
* City & Guilds 1,2,3 Vehicle technician or equivalent qualification
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable skills
* HGV Experience
* EV Level 3
* Tail lift repair experience
You also can view a copy of the full job outline here:
External applications - 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.
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Closing Date:
September 9, 2025
Pay:
£31,500.00 - £44,200.00 Annual
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday core hours, earliest start 6am and latest finish 5pm.
Job Level:
Partnership Level 9
Where You'll Be Working:
Leyland Regional Distribution Centre (Waitrose & Partners), Matrix Park Western Area, Leyland, Lancashire, PR7 7NA
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.