LGV Technician

About the Role

As a Vehicle Technician in one of our workshops, you''ll 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 experienced technicians who will ensure you have the tools you need to succeed and excel in your role, with opportunities to develop your knowledge and progress your career. Any time worked between 18:00 and 22:00 attracts an Evening Premium of £3.00 per hour, and any time worked between 22:00 and 06:00 attracts a Night Premium of £4.00 per hour.

This also applies to existing Partners enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

Salary: The salary offered for this role is up to £54,000
, depending on skills and experience, plus overtime is readily available.

Working Pattern: Full time role, 37.5 hours per week on a 2 week rota, plus working 1 in 2 Saturday mornings, at premium overtime rate.

• Week 1:
  Monday to Friday - 06:00-14:00
• Week 2:
  Monday to Friday - 13:30 - 21:30

Contract type: This is a permanent role

Location: Coulsdon Customer Fulfilment Centre

• To carry out scheduled repair and maintenance of the on site E commerce light commercial fleet.

• To carry out repair and maintenance of outlying commercial and light commercial vehicles for John Lewis and Waitrose branches and CDHs.

• You’ll be aware of best practices and current commercial vehicle repair techniques, to deliver high-quality repairs carried out in a cost-effective manner and that the use of spare parts and consumables reflects the level of work carried out.

Our Vehicle Workshop is growing and you’ll be working with many experienced Partners. 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. You’ll also be around to support the development of our apprentices within the workshop, sharing your knowledge and experience for the growth of the team.

Working in our Vehicle workshop is a fun and welcoming environment. As a co-owned business, all of our Partners work together to ensure all goals are achieved and that everyone in the team is a part of that success.

• City and Guilds Level 3 Vehicle technician or equivalent qualifications
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• A proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairs
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and roadworthiness

• IRTEC
• LGV C+E Driving Licence
• EV experience

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.

Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.

February 27, 2026

Pay: £35,000.00 - £54,000.00 Annual

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: Full time role, 37.5 hours per week on a 2 week rota, plus working 1 in 2 Saturday mornings, at premium overtime rate.
Week 1:
Monday to Friday - 06:00-14:00
Week 2:
Monday to Friday - 13:30 - 21:30

Job Level: Partnership Level 9

Where You''ll Be Working: Coulsdon DFC (Waitrose & Partners), 11 Ullswater Crescent, London, CR5 2HR

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.

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