Section Manager Leyland 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 - Leylands RDC 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 Including technicians and a mobile technician 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: January 16, 2026 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: Leyland Regional Distribution Centre (Waitrose & Partners), Matrix Park Western Area, Leyland, Lancashire, PR7 7NA 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 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 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. At the John Lewis Partnership we’re not just employees; we’re co-owners, and that why we’re called Partners. Being a Partner means not only do we all collectively share the responsibilities of being the UK largest employee-owned business, but we also share in its rewards and successes. It this ownership model that makes the Partnership a very unique place to work.