Our Vehicle Technicians play a vital role in keeping our fleet of vehicles maintained and on the road, meaning our stock is in the right place at the right time for our customers. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, self motivated Panel beater who enjoys working with a team alongside like minded individuals. 

Why join us?

Being a Partner in the business makes you more than an employee, you’re a co-owner, giving you the opportunity to influence the way we work for the better. All of us have shared values and common goals and we work as a team to achieve these. 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. 

Join us today and not only will you be joining a unique business, you’ll also enjoy a vast range of benefits and a healthy work-life balance: 

Benefits 

After completion of Earning Membership you’ll be entitled to;

• 20% Discount at Waitrose & Partners on majority of goods

• 25% Discount at John Lewis & Partners on majority of goods

• 12% Discount at john Lewis & Partners on electrical & white goods 

• Defined contribution pension scheme and Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

• 22 days paid holiday per year, increasing to 25 after 5-years service

Work-Life balance

• Discounted holidays at our exclusive Partnerships hotels

• VIP suites with discounted tickets at the O2 arena

• Generous discounts at numerous restaurants and bars

• Exclusive days out for Partners and their families

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the John Lewis Partnership Commercial Vehicle Fleet (van, truck and trailer) in line with Central Transport maintenance strategy

• Repairing and maintaining Waitrose fleet vehicles in line with manufacturers specifications

• Working within a growing team assisting the Panel and Paintshop

• Repairing, metal, plastics and fibreglass

• Helping with the development of apprentice technicians

What you\'ll have:

• City and Guilds 1,2,3 Vehicle Body Repair or  NVQ/QVS equivalent qualification

• LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) C+E driving licence Full UK driving licence

• A proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairs, 

• A proven background in all aspects of panel beating, filling, fibreglassing, pin pulling, steel and aluminum MIG welding

• A knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and road-worthiness

 

What else could you bring?

• Class 1 or 2 driving licence

• Experience in vinyl application, Tail lift repairs, Roller shutter repair and replacement

• Good interpersonal and IT skills

Additional Information

The Partnership supports agile and flexible working practices, such as when, where and how we work. We have several different ways to work flexibly, including part-time, flexible or compressed hours, and job sharing. Head office areas also support a blended working approach. You\'ll have the opportunity to discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview and, where it is operationally practicable, they\'ll do all they can to accommodate your needs.

Please consider the following when making your application:

• We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early

• This role is subject to the following pre-employment screening: 3 year reference check & Driver licence

• Print off the job description now if you require it

• Ensure you have an up-to-date CV       

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