Motor Vehicle Technician

Chiltern Transport Consortium
Aylesbury, Bicester, Sulhamstead
Linked grade, entry level Band 2E (circa £20,343 per annum) rising to Band 3F (circa £23,243 per annum) for a fully competent candidate. There is a market supplement of £4,000 on top of the salary. Progression based on performance, plus benefits
Full Time
Permanent

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY

Four posts - one post based at Aylesbury, one post based at Bicester, two posts based at Sulhamstead (Nr Reading)

At Thames Valley Police, we depend on well maintained and efficient transportation to help us deliver our services to a large and diverse community throughout Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

Thames Valley Police Transport forms part of Chiltern Transport Consortium, consisting of Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Hertfordshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police, that means we need skilled professionals ready to dedicate their time to ensure our combined fleet of over 3000 vehicles are always ready for action. 

Due to promotions, we currently have four vacancies for Motor Vehicle Technicians, two at Sulhamstead, one at Bicester and one at Aylesbury.

As part of a successful professional team you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing mechanical, electrical and electronic components of police vehicles and plant to agreed standards, carry out safety inspections, diagnostic testing and problem solving. You will also attend vehicle breakdowns and complete documentation as required including job sheets, service sheets, time sheets and stores requisitions. 

Candidates must have a good standard of education with a relevant City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in Motor Vehicle Technology and recent experience working as a Motor Vehicle Technician with manufacturer based training. A valid DVLA licence is considered essential. Your focus will be on quality, health and safety and good organisational and communication skills, both oral and written, you must be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

In return, we can provide good working conditions complete with the latest technical innovations, further training, a pension scheme and numerous benefits.

If you have any queries about the role please contact Adrian Brown on 01865 541095.

If you have any queries about the application form please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 – Option 1 (internal 301 6500) quoting 15397 for Sulhamstead, 15398 for Bicester and 15399 for Aylesbury.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 3rd February 2019. 

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.  We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing YouWe promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

Valuing Difference.  We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference.  Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.    

Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

This opportunity is closed to applications.