7.5T Customer Delivery Driver Trainee, Technician
John LewisExpected closing date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Trainee role to become a qualified Customer Delivery Technician with a C1 driving licence.
- Earn £29,000 - £36,600 per year, with additional evening and night premiums.
- Full-time, permanent role based in Avonmouth, working varied hours Monday-Saturday.
- Applications close November 5, 2026.
About the Role
As a Driver Technician Trainee, you will be supported through an extensive 3-month trainee programme to become a fully qualified John Lewis Customer Delivery Technician with a C1 driving licence.
Once fully trained, you will have the opportunity of bringing John Lewis service to customers' homes and installing products such as furniture, large electrical appliances, sound systems, and TV sets as part of a 2-person delivery crew.
Applicants must be 18 or over by their start date.
In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 18:00 - 22:00 will attract an Evening Premium at a rate of £2.75 per hour, and any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract a Night Premium at a rate of £3.75 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Be an ambassador for the John Lewis brand with great customer service as your number one priority.
- Perform daily checks and assist in loading your vehicle with the daily deliveries while collaborating with the warehouse team.
- Show great respect and courtesy for the customer's home, and handle unexpected situations to find the best possible solution for your customers.
- Install various products (including wall-mount TVs, integrated appliances, and hard-wired appliance installations), demonstrating how they work once installed.
- Keep up to date with new products and technologies to perform your role at your best.
- Adhere to all legal driving regulations, including the Working Time Directive and EU regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
Note: This role involves heavy lifting. You will spend a lot of time delivering large items such as sofas, white goods, sports equipment, furniture, beds, and mattresses.
Essential Skills/Experience
- UK B-Category manual driving licence with no more than 6 points.
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role.
- Great verbal communication skills both over the phone and in person.
- Good understanding of technology and an interest in installation.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Prior experience in installation and customer delivery services.
- Previous role model or team leader experience.
Application Information
- Closing Date: November 5, 2026
- Pay: £29,000.00 - £36,600.00 Annual
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours of Work: Varied hours of full time work (41 hours) Monday- Saturday between the hours of 06:00-17:00
- Location: Avonmouth Customer Delivery Hub (John Lewis & Partners), Packgate Road, Avonmouth, Gloucestershire, BS11 0FD
Important Notes:
- Some roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks). You will be informed if required.
- Apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if a high number of applicants are seen.
- We support flexible working. Discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
- Advert end date: 6 November 2026