Motor Vehicle Technician
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY
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.
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, served a Motor Vehicle related apprenticeship and have obtained City and Guilds Motor Vehicle (Mechanical/Electrical) Technicians 1 and 2 accreditation or equivalent. You will have practical experience with modern engine management and computerised electronic control systems coupled with excellent diagnostic skills and familiarity with computer based information and diagnostic programmes and equipment. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate recent experience as a qualified technician within a main dealership/similar type of organisation. With your focus on quality, health & safety and with 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. A full current driving licence is essential.
The working week is 44 hours (37 hours plus 7 hours contractual overtime) Monday to Friday; you will be expected to support a working pattern of 8am to 5.30pm Mon to Thurs and 8am to 4.30pm Fri (currently under review). In return, we can provide good working conditions complete with the latest technical innovations, further training and a company pension scheme
You will also be working as part of a unified effort to create safe communities where people can enjoy genuine quality of life.
If you have any queries about the role please contact David Newman on 01865 854556.
If you have any queries completing the application form, please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 quoting reference 12531.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 7th May 2017.
Thames Valley Police serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.
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 You. We 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.