Section Manager Vehicle Workshop

ABOUT THE ROLE

In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 18:00 - 22:00 will attract an Evening Premium at a rate of £3.50 per hour, and any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract a Night Premium at a rate of £4.50 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

At a glance

Salary range - Salary up to £54,300 per annum depending on skills and experience, with Overtime premium where required but not a guaranteed feature

Contract type - Permanent

Work Pattern - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am- 4pm, with flexibility to cover operational needs. To cover Out of Hours calls as required including weekends

Location - Bracknell VMU

Due to the nature of this role you will need to be Over 18 years old to apply

What you'll be doing

As a Section Manager at the Vehicle Workshop you will be responsible for managing the daily Workshop operation of the early, late and night shift, ensuring that all vehicles are maintained to the appropriate Partnership standards. 

You will ensure that downtime is kept within the prescribed limits, workmanship produced meets the appropriate standards and that Health and Safety measures are in place and adhered to. You will also be responsible for the planning of the MOT and Service programmes for the HGV Fleet, vans and CDH Fleet.

Essential skills you’ll need

• City & Guilds 1,2,3 Vehicle technician or equivalent qualification 

• Experience in dealing with Health and Safety and Transport Legislation 

• Demonstrated the ability to manage and lead engineering/industrial teams 

• A proven background in commercial vehicle repairs and Maintenance

• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written

Desirable skills

• Management or leadership experience 

• Good interpersonal and IT skills

• CPC Transport Manager qualification

You also can view a copy of the full job outline here:

Internal applicants- please use the link below

External applicants - please see the attachment

Next Steps 

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. 
 

Closing Date:

December 18, 2025

Pay:

£38,200.00 - £54,300.00 Annual

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours of Work:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am- 4pm, with flexibility to cover operational needs. To cover Out of Hours calls as required including weekends

Job Level:

Partnership Level 8

Where You'll Be Working:

Bracknell Campus, Doncastle Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8YA

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

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.  

We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.   

As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. 

We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. 

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.  

Important points to note:  

It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.

We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.  

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 possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.