Vehicle Repair Technician - Bodywork (Late Shift)
Our Purpose
Working in Partnership for a happier world - our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.
At a glance
* This is a permanent position based at Bracknell, working Monday - Friday, 14:00 - 22:00.
* The maximum salary offered including shift premium for this role, depending on experience, is up to £50,575 for 37.5 hours per week with On Target Earnings (OTE) of £58,000+. This is equivalent to £25.93 per hour, inclusive of shift premium.
* Overtime is featured but not guaranteed.
About the role
Based at our site in Bracknell, our Technician Team ensures our fleet of Partnership Vehicles remain well maintained and road-worthy. As a Panel Beater within the team, you'll be working on a wide variety of vehicles from our 3.5 Tonne Home Delivery Vans right through to Trailers and HGVs. It will be your job to repair any damage to the vehicles and you should have a good understanding of how to carry out repairs to metal, plastic and fibreglass components as well as carrying out routine maintenance and modifications inline with the manufacturers specifications.
Our Team 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 help support the development of our apprentices within the workshop too.
Typical duties of a Panel Beater within our workshop
* Panel Straightening and Filling
* Replacement of Panels
* Welding and Bonding
* Repairs to Fibreglass and plastic panels
* Livery application (Training provided)
* Maintenance repairs to Trailer shutters and tail lifts (Training provided)
Working in our Bracknell workshop is a fun and supportive 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.
Essential skills you'll need:
* City and Guilds 1,2,3 Vehicle Body Repair or NVQ/QVS equivalent qualification
* Full UK driving licence
* A proven background in all aspects of panel beating, filling, fibreglassing, pin pulling, steel and aluminium MIG welding
* A knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and road-worthiness
Other Experience/Qualifications you could bring:
* Class 1 or 2 driving licence
* Experience in vinyl application, Tail lift repairs, Roller shutter repair and replacement
* Good interpersonal and IT skills
* LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) C+E driving licence
Benefits of the Partnership and the Role
* You will enjoy 25% discount at John Lewis and 20% in Waitrose
* 22 days paid holiday per year, increasing to 25 after 5-years service
* £300 Tool Allowance per annum
* Ongoing Training Courses
* Free Parking
* Subsidised meals in Partner Dining Room
* The Partnership has a competitive pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay)
* Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy
We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, therefore, we recommend you apply early.
Duties and Responsibilities
Panel Beater
At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief.
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