Fleet Technician (Carmarthen)

Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy/mentor support

Annual leave 24 days + 8 bank holidays

Flexi leave (role dependant)

On-site gym & fitness classes

Hybrid/Agile working

Blue Light Scheme discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Health & Wellbeing Centre support

Pension scheme

Staff networks

Flexible working opportunities

Parental leave entitlements

Sick pay provisions

Job summary

Dyfed Powys Police is seeking a Fleet Technician in Carmarthern to service, repair, diagnose and commission fleet vehicles to support operational policing. The role involves applying maintenance procedures, using diagnostic tools, and ensuring vehicles meet MOT standards while upholding internal police policies.

Applicants should be prepared for ongoing professional development, with responsibilities including installing and maintaining emergency lighting, communications, and other vehicle

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, diagnose and commission fleet vehicles to meet MOT and Dyfed Powys Police standards using specialist diagnostic tools.
• Understand and implement fleet policies and safety regulations with ongoing professional development.
• Install and maintain specialist police vehicle systems such as emergency lighting, communications and operational equipment.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Fleet Technician (Carmarthen) in the Fleet Department.

What you will be doing?

To service, repair, diagnose and commission Fleet vehicles in an efficient and timely manner, supporting operational policing and departmental requirements.

Role Specific Tasks

• Responsible for conducting services and repairs to force vehicles to meet MOT and Dyfed Powys police standards. This requires applying practical maintenance procedures and using specialist diagnostic tools and equipment to ensure vehicles are safe to operate in the policing environment.
• Understand and implement relevant fleet policies and safety regulations whilst maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge through continual professional development.
• Responsible for installing and maintaining specialist police vehicle systems such as emergency lighting, communications and operational equipment.

What can you expect?

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
• 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
• Pension scheme
• Staff Support Networks
• Flexible working opportunities
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Diversity and Welsh language

Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service. We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs. Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here. We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Information Point

If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: [e-mail]

Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am - 11:30am here.