Vehicle Quality Engineer

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Job Summary:

Role Title: Vehicle Quality Engineer

Position: Permanent Partner 

Hours of Work: Full Time, 35 Hours, working Monday to Friday. 

Location: Central Transport Workshop (Bracknell)

Please note, this role is based in Bracknell, with travel to other locations required. Vehicle Quality Engineers may need to drive between locations that may have limited access to public transportation. Travel will be provided by your primary site location along with overnight accommodation if required.

Salary:£38,200.00 - 49,400.00, Annual

About the role

As our Vehicle Quality Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the quality and compliance of our commercial vehicle fleet. You will review the quality of maintenance provision for our operator and Non-operator licence vehicles across our businesses. 

You will ensure compliance with DVSA Standards, by conducting thorough audits of internal workshop operations and external maintenance contractors. Our Vehicle Quality Engineer will assess maintenance contractor standards, providing accurate reporting, training, and action plans as necessary. These audits evaluate legal and procedural compliance and the quality of Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMI). Additionally, targeted spot checks are conducted on O Licence and Non-O Licence vehicles and trailers, guided by internal risk-based systems. You will be required to provide training guidance and advice to transport teams regarding vehicle maintenance standards. The role also encompasses handling other work and special projects as necessary.

Please see full details and the key accountabilities about the role in the Job Outline attached below. For internal partners only - Please view the job outline here using your internal email address: 

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Essential skills you’ll need 

• Commercial Vehicle Engineering Qualification (NVQ 3) BTEC National Diploma or C&G Level 3 in Light/Heavy vehicle repairs & technology or IMIAL Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

• LGV C + E  Driving Licence

• At least 5 years commercial vehicle maintenance supervisory experience

• Up to date working knowledge of Construction and Use Regulations & The DVSA Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness

• Intermediate Excel / Google Sheets knowledge

Benefits of the Partnership and the role. 

• 🏖️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday , plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).

• ⚖ - Great work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing equal parenthood leave Policy

• 🐷 - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

• 🤑 - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

• 🚴 - Simple cycle to work support scheme

• 🏰 - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most stunning areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

• 🚉 Free Parking is available with good transport links to Bracknell.

Find out more about the extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us on our website under About the Partnership; Benefits. 

https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

Additional Information:

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Pay:

£38,200.00 - £49,400.00 Annual

Scheduled Weekly hours:

35

Worker Type:

Permanent Partner

Job Level:

Partnership Level 8

Hours of Work:

Full time, 35 hours per a 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.

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