Fleet Vehicle Technician

Dorset Police; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police force seeks Fleet Services Vehicle Technicians at Ferndown Police Station. The role involves servicing and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring high standards of safety. Offering a competitive salary of £29,109 to £33,264, plus benefits such as subsidised gym membership and flexible working. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in motor vehicle repair. Join us for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Subsidised gym membership

Company sick pay

Competitive local government pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Occupational health services

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Competence in motor vehicle service and repair to industry standard.
• Post-apprenticeship experience is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work on fleet vehicles from purchase to disposal.
• Maintain and repair Light Commercial Vehicles and cars.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and correctly.

Skills

Motor vehicle service and repair

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

City & Guilds Vehicle Technician, NVQ level 3

Job description

Location

Ferndown Police Station (EH)

Salary

Salary: Scale E - Starts at £29,109 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £33,264 per annum

Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon & Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same Scale.

Vacancy Type

Permanent, 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.

Total reward package

£29,109 - £33,264 plus 18.7% employer pension contribution. Starting salary offered is based on experience.

Fleet Services are responsible for Force vehicles across Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Our aim is to provide a safe and efficient vehicle Fleet to meet the demands of operational policing.

We have two workshops in Dorset open Monday to Friday and are looking for two Fleet Services Vehicle Technicians to join our workshop at Ferndown. We offer a diverse working week working on our fleet from purchase to disposal, Light Commercial Vehicles to small cars and all in-between. Our service schedule interval is significantly reduced ensuring we get to work on very well-maintained vehicles.

Why being a Dorset Police Vehicle Technician is such a positive career choice

Its just that, a career! Several of our team members have over thirty years service.

Our working environment is clean, warm, safe and well equipped. The jobs we undertake give satisfaction due to being completed to a high standard, not a customers budget.

All work is completed with the priority being safety, not profit. There is no bonus scheme. Our bonus is knowing we have completed our work one hundred percent correct and without compromise.

The work life balance is high on the list of reasons to join us. We work a 37-hour week Monday to Friday so theres no scheduled weekend work (although overtime is offered on occasion which is paid at an enhanced rate and is optional).

Flexi time, all Bank Holidays and a generous leave entitlement. There is even a death in service pay out, for peace of mind for dependants.

All specialist tools outside of the normal Technicians tools are supplied. Technicians personal tools and box are insured and replaced if broken.

Apply today and find out why we stay.

The Person

A high degree of competence in motor vehicle service and repair, to City & Guilds, Vehicle Technician, NVQ level 3 or industry standard equivalent, with post apprenticeship experience is essential to the role.

Effective 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.

What You Get If You Join Us

• 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.

Annual Leave Entitlement

25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).

To Apply

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