HGV Driver - Vehicle Recovery Driver
£27,789 - £29,874
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
30/05/2023, 23:55
Job description
Cheshire Constabulary Fleet Services are responsible for keeping the Police moving with its fleet of nearly 750 vehicles (everything from cars and vans to motorbikes cycles and boats) and has an exciting opportunity for a Class C&E driver to support the collection and delivery of Police vehicles throughout the county of Cheshire.
Working out of Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters in Winsford, we are looking for an experienced driver who can deal with the movement of vehicles to and from various locations in the county. Sometimes this will be moving the vehicles on a truck, other times driving the vehicles themselves. Some qualifications from the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) would be advantageous.
This role will also require you to provide some mechanical and electrical repairs for minor defects on vehicles and as such vehicle repair experience would be advantageous although training can be provided following a successful application.
The ideal candidate will provide a professional and customer-focused support service and be willing to work outside in all weathers and have a “can do” attitude.
You will provide assistance to workshop management in the daily logistics planning of vehicular movements both within and outside county boundaries to maximize efficiency taking into consideration Force priorities .
The ideal candidate will meet the requirements outlined in the experience and qualifications section in the role profile attached to this advert and the application should be able to evidence strong communication skills, the ability to both work independently and as part of a team as well as demonstrating their previous Class 1 knowledge and experience.
The Vehicle Recovery Technician role covers Monday to Friday and offers fixed working hours (Mon – Thurs 8am – 4pm, Friday 8-3.30pm), however there may be a requirement to start earlier or finish later on a time off in lieu basis.
Cheshire Constabulary will work hard to ensure you learn a range of skills in this post. There is opportunity for both vertical and horizontal promotion. We can also offer a range of courses to improve your skillset, both in-house and externally. If you are selected for interview, in addition to the standard proof of identification documents you will need to bring your driving license and certificates for your qualifications.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Must hold HGV License Class C and E
- Minimum 1 year HGV Driving Experience
Experience:
- Ability to problem solve and work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to take a flexible approach to tasks and work on own initiative
- Must be a time served technician (Note – Training can be provided post employment)
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Computer literate ability
Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.
Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:
- People of ethnic minority
- Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
- Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
- Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)
FOR POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT ONLY: The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application. Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary's service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.
If you have any queries in relation to diversity, equality and inclusion or have a request for any additional support you may need, please email Wellbeing.Engagement.Inclusion@cheshire.police.uk
Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained. You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as incomplete pages will not be saved. As part of the application process, you may be asked to provide evidence of your Qualifications, proof of identity and address, so it is important to make sure you have this information to hand before you complete your application.
This vacancy is closed to applications.
