Fleet Vehicle Technician

Fleet Vehicle Technician
Location:

Bodmin, Cornwall
Salary:

Scale E - Starts at £27,789 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £31,755 per annum
Type of working arrangement:

Static-Worker - A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment.
Hours per week:

this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
The Role
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Would you like to be part of a professional team, responsible for maintaining, servicing, diagnosing and repairing Police vehicles?
If so, Dorset and Devon & Cornwall Police are seeking to recruit a permanent, full time Vehicle Technician based Bodmin Workshop.
The role involves:
Delivering an effective repair service.
Conducting scheduled maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Completing repairs and maintenance documentation
Skills and Qualifications
To be able to evidence a high degree of competence in motor vehicle service and repair preferably to City & Guilds, Vehicle Technician or NVQ level 3 accredited standard with significant post apprenticeship experience.
Awareness of general risk assessments, COSHH regulations and Health and Safety regulations pertinent to the vehicle maintenance industry.
Ability to prioritise work as well as providing a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving.
Knowledge of up-to-date motor vehicle engineering, terminology and practises including diagnostic and repair techniques.
Good level of communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with staff and officers of all levels, along with the ability to work as part of a team.
Must hold Full UK driving licence unless prevented by reason of disability. Reasonable adjustments will be considered.
Hold a current Vehicle Inspectorate Nominated Tester Certificate or experienced to an equivalent standard.
Good keyboard skills and computer literate with practical examples of using MS Office applications including Outlook and Word.
Experience of working to industry repair times to an efficient and effective high standard.
Benefits
A competitive salary with yearly increments.
Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
Company sick pay.
Competitive local government pension scheme.
Job related equipment, as required.
Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
Development and training opportunities.
Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Dorset and Devon & Cornwall Police , please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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