ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Driver Trainer with a C+E license, you'll have the important job of ensuring all our drivers are of the highest standard and that they represent the John Lewis Partnership brand professionally while out on-the-road in our articulated lorries.

It's a hugely rewarding role as you train, assess and test Partners (including apprentices) and agency drivers to pass our HGV programme, helping them to obtain their own license. You’ll also maintain their ongoing training and keep Partner training records for all Transport Partners.

In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 18:00 - 22:00 will attract an Evening Premium at a rate of £3.75 per hour, and any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract a Night Premium at a rate of £4.75 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.



At a glance

• Working pattern - This is an onsite role based out of our Bracknell Transportation Office. 
   

• The role involves working in night shifts and working 5 out of 7 days a week (potentially covering weekends)
   

• Shift Premium - to be discussed at the interview
   

• Contract type - Permanent.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Assessing all transport drivers ensuring they meet the required driving and Partnership standards.
   

• Conducting DCPC training.
   

• Ensuring Health and Safety procedures are adhered to, including reporting injuries, accidents, and any Health and Safety issues
   

• Attending regular meetings and communicating any operational issues to the management team
   

• Ensure Partner Training Records are maintained and give appropriate refresher training when necessary and as requested by a Transport First Line Manager
   

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the latest driving regulations, techniques, and vehicle technology, using this knowledge to pass onto trainees
   

• Operational monitoring of tachographs, accidents, vehicle facilities, and Microlise.

Internally the role is called Driver Trainer CE Licence

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• LGV C+E licence entitlement.

• CPC approved instructor.

• Drivers CPC.

• Experience of LGV1 training.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Experience in assessing drivers.

• Drivers CPC qualification and qualification to deliver the programme. 

• DSA instructor qualification.

Additional Information

• The interview process will be conducted in-person at our Bracknell office, and includes a practical driving assessment.

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Closing Date:

August 9, 2026

Pay:

£46,400.00 - £73,000.00 Annual

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours of Work:

47.5

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.