Vehicle Technician
£27,789 - £32,772
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.
21/04/2024, 23:55
Role type : Police Staff Contract duration : Temporary – Rolling 12 months Contract type : Full Time Department : Vehicle Fleet Services Location : Force Headquarters, Winsford Grade/scale : S5/6 Salary: £27,789 - £32,772 Hours per week : 37 Fixed Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm. Friday 8am – 3.30pm Closing Date 21/04/2024
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 Vehicle Technician to join the Fleet Services team in supporting the front line of Cheshire Constabulary. Advert Text: Cheshire Constabulary Fleet Services are responsible for keeping the force moving on a daily basis with its fleet of nearly 900 vehicles everything from cars and vans to motorbikes and boats clocking up 10 million miles a year. Our vehicles clock up 10 million miles a year and a team of highly skilled and enthusiastic individuals keeps this fleet of vehicles on the road. The team were featured in Series 1 of the Dave TV programme “Cop Car Workshop”. Based at Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters in Winsford, or out on the road in our mobile fleet support van, we are looking for a Vehicle Technician with excellent vehicle repair and maintenance skills. The role is demanding with a high level of manual handling, stretching and bending and working in awkward positions such as vehicle footwells involved. With such a diverse fleet, experience on multiple vehicle makes will be an advantage. The role requires a full UK Driving license. You will also need to be a qualified vehicle technician up to at least City and Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Motor Vehicle Repair. The ideal candidate will have experience on cars and vans including large vans, be adept at servicing and repairs and be able to work to standard times. Good diagnostic skills will be required. Experience of vehicle electrical system repair and diagnosis would be advantageous. You will need to have a “can do” attitude and good customer service skills. The role is focussed on repairing vehicles to maintain a high level of vehicle availability to support front line Policing. The working hours are 37 per week starting at 8am. Finish time is 4pm Monday to Thursday and 3:30pm on Fridays. Overtime is very limited and is voluntary on an ad-hoc basis. If you think you have what it takes you will need to upload your CV and an up to 500 word supporting statement. Please make sure you state what type of driving license you hold. Please also state which technical qualifications you hold and to what level. 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 · Minimum entry requirement - BTec, City & Guilds Level 3, or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles or with equivalent relevant experience. · GCSE Maths and English – Level 4 or above (or equivalent Functional Skills) · Completed a broad range of vehicle manufacturer training courses and have pass certificates. · Trained in a variety of workshop equipment and have pass certificates. · Hold a full UK Manual Driving License.
EXPERIENCE Minimum 3 years post apprenticeship. Must be up to date experience on recent / current vehicles, working as a vehicle technician in a Dealership, Fleet or Independent Vehicle Workshop |
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.
