• Job Description

  Req#: R-151485

  Posting End Date:

  September 22, 2024

  Join John Lewis or Waitrose today

  If you've ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you'll know there's something unique about us.

  That unique proposition is our Partners. As co-owners they have a say in our business and receive a share of the profits, so they put time and effort into making it work. Our Partners are the reason we're the success we are. They're our secret sauce; the opportunity for us to differentiate.

  Job Summary:

  Job Description:

  The John Lewis Partnership has a great 13 week training programme to support aspiring candidates to become a qualified LGV driver. You will complete written and practical assessments to support the programme. If you are successful after the interview you will be required to obtain a C+E provisional licence prior to your start date along with completing a D4 medical assessment.

  
  

  Hours of work

  • On joining the scheme and during the training period you will be paid £11.75 per hour and your working hours will be Monday to Friday 07:00 to 17:30 , 47.5 hours a week

  • On passing the program and successfully gaining your LGV licence you will be paid £13.71 per hour, based on 47.5 hours a week, plus Night Shift premium.

  • After a period of training you will be on Night Shift - on a rota basis including weekends (full details will be discussed)

  • Upon completion of your training you will be working on Night Shift. This will be working on a four week rota basis.

  What will you be doing?

  We’ll give you all the training you need to kick-start your driving career so that you can gain the licences you need to do the job and secure a permanent driving role with us at the end of your 13 week program.This will include passing all 4 LGV Modules (both theory and practical) and also passing the John Lewis Risk based Driving Assessment whilst achieving a low score. Once your a fully qualified as an LGV driver, we expect that you will be:

  • Completing all branch / distribution centre deliveries and supplier collections within given timescales

  • Completing all the vehicle checks and follow correct defect reporting procedures

  • Coupling/uncoupling Trailers to DVSA test standard and JL SOP

  • Completing all of the required documentation accurately

  • Operating your vehicle in a safe and economical manner with feedback from our telematics systems

  • Ensuring that your vehicle is maintained in a clean and tidy condition

  • Effectively communicating any problems and delays to all of the relevant parties

  • Safely loading and unloading whilst complying with the correct procedures for the given location

  • Maintaining a full knowledge of the Highway code, WTD, EU Drivers Hours Regulations and Vehicle operation

  • Be a Partnership brand ambassador through professional and courteous driving skills and excellent behaviours in line with Partnership values and standards.

  • Complete the 3 month Driver Trainee programme to become a fully competent LGV1 C+E driver.

  • Deliver exemplary customer service to our stores.

  • Be legally compliant under EU Driving and Working Time Directive regulations whilst meeting Health and Safety legislation within your daily tasks.

  The program is built initially around 13 weeks, in which the C+E test will be completed. Following successful acquisition of your licence, a further period of training will be carried out on the Night Shift. This will be on the job training with a qualified LGV1 driver. This will include Branch deliveries and collections. This timeline for this training is set at 4 weeks, after which time there will be an assessment which subject to completion will then set you up as a LGV1 Night Shift driver, initially on a Branch restricted list. The maximum time set for the full licence acquisition program and training to the restricted list is 17 weeks.

  There will be ongoing assessments to support you throughout your transition to fully qualified LGV1 Driver.

  What you'll have

  • Full clean category B driving licence (manual)

  • Driving experience

  • Good Communication skills

  • If successful you will obtain a C+E provisional licence prior to your start date (if not obtained could mean withdrawal of offer)

  What else could you bring?

  • Driving goods Vehicle Qualification

  • C licence

  • Good local/national geographical knowledge

  PLEASE NOTE

  • The application form consists of a CV upload, an online test 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)

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

  
  Pay:

  £11.75 - £13.90 Hourly

  
  Scheduled Weekly hours:

  47.5

  
  Worker Type:

  Permanent Partner

  
  Job Level:

  Partnership Level 10

  
  Hours of Work:

  47.5 hours per week

  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. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers.

  We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. ? ?

  We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference.

  Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here.

  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 it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

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• About the company

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