Technical Support Partner

As a Technical Support Partner, you'll be the first point of contact in delivering technical expertise to our customers on electrical products sold in John Lewis and help resolve their technical related queries with the distinctive service we're known for.

You'll use your expertise in order to diagnose and troubleshoot product related issues and then, if required, liaise with repairers and suppliers ensuring product issues are resolved quickly for our customers.

In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £4.25 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

It is a fast paced role, particularly during busy periods and your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Offering exceptional customer service to our customers by showing empathy with their product related issue.

- Keeping the customer up to date with product repairs.

- Adhering to the business systems and processes to minimise loss and protect profitability.

- Troubleshooting technical issues as a first point of resolution where possible.

- Supporting the wider shop team with general shop-keeping tasks and customer service., Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.

Faith & Belief

FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.

Gender Equality

Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.

Linkages

Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.

Pride

Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.

Working Parents

Our Working Parents' Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.

Care Experience

Providing a safe and supportive community for Partners with experience in the care system.

Carers Network

The network aims to raise awareness and support Partners who are carers, and their allies.

Ability

Championing workplace disability inclusion by creating a supportive environment and offering peer communities for those with diverse needs.

Unity

Our BAME Network supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Partners, celebrate their contributions and create a more inclusive workplace.

Faith & Belief

FAB (Faith & Belief) is aimed at educating, celebrating and increasing awareness of all faiths and beliefs.

Gender Equality

Promoting Gender equality, empowering Partners to overcome barriers and be more involved in topics outside of their day job.

Linkages

Our intergenerational or age network aiming to build awareness of the benefits and opportunities of an intergenerational workforce.

Pride

Our first network that we developed. Designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.

Working Parents

Our Working Parents' Network supports and inspires working parents throughout their parenting journey.

Good communication skills to be able to engage with 3rd party suppliers and internal stakeholders.

- High level of product knowledge and expertise.

- Technical support experience.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

- Experience in a customer facing retail environment.

- Ability to troubleshoot product related issues.

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., This is where you'll be based, whether that's in a shop, distribution centre or one of our head offices.

Cambridge (John Lewis)
Grand Arcade
Cambridgeshire, CB2 3DS
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Leisure Learning

Enjoy learning a new skill or hobby even more by claiming up to £200 towards certain tutored courses.

(Applies to courses which you pay for in advance yourself).

PARTNER DISCOUNT

25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose. We knew you'd like this one!

(some exclusions apply). (Partner discount is only available following successful completion of your 90-day Earning Membership period once you have started).

Clubs & Societies

From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together.

HOLIDAY & LEAVE

Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation.

(The amount of holiday you'll get depends on your role and working hours. It increases over time).

PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE

Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.