🟢 Actively Hiring · 8d ago ⏳ Closes in 83 days 🇬🇧 UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Subsidiary or Business Segment

Department Manager Fleet Maintenance

🏢 Waitrose · 📍 Leyland, England · 🕒 Oct 14, 2026 · Ref: OP-VERIF-04C28F2E
Benchmark Compensation (Annual Base)
£41,900 - £62,900
£3,492 - £5,242 / mo
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Position Overview & Specifications

What will you be doing?

  • Ensuring that the quality of workmanship produced meets the appropriate standards, and that all Health and Safety measures are in place and adhered to

  • Responsible for the maintenance planning and execution of the fleets allocated to the workshops

  • Accountable for the budget, compliance, strategy and standard of the JL CDH Regions vehicle fleet

  • Accountable for the budget, compliance, strategy and standard of the WR Operating Groups vehicle fleet

  • Responsible for the maintenance planning and execution of the JL CDH Region & WR Operating groups fleets

  • Challenging costs on all aspects of vehicle maintenance with all suppliers

  • Provide clear direction to the team to support the delivery of the Distribution Business Plan and Partnership Plan.

  • Create and encourage a culture that underpins the Partnerships Purpose- Working in Partnership for a Happier World

What you will have:

  • Commercial vehicle engineering qualification (NVQ 3) or equivalent.

  • A proven background in commercial vehicle maintenance experience

  • Compliance with VOSA standards

  • Intermediate Excel

What else you may bring:

  • MIRTE

  • HNC or above,

  • LGV C + E driving licence

  • Advanced Excel and database

  • Dealer experience

  • Certificate of Professional Competence in road transport operations

Please consider the following when making your application:

  • The application form consists of a CV upload followed by an online test and 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

  • This role is subject to the following pre-employment screening: 3 year reference check & Driver licence

  • Print off the job description now if you require it

  • Ensure you have an up-to-date CV

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.

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