Fleet Vehicle Technician in Exeter)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police fleet service is seeking a Fleet Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair police vehicles in a supportive environment. The role offers a competitive salary with yearly increments, flexible hours, and numerous benefits, including subsidized gym membership, development opportunities, and a local government pension scheme. Prior experience and qualifications in motor vehicle service are essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increments

Subsidised gym membership

Company sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• A high degree of competence in motor vehicle service and repair.
• Post apprenticeship experience is essential.
• Ability to communicate with staff and officers of all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Fleet vehicles to high standards.
• Work within a clean and safe environment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and correctly.

Skills

Motor vehicle service and repair

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds, Vehicle Technician, NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Fleet Vehicle Technician

Location: Barnstaple, Plympton, Sowton, Exeter

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

Vacancy Type: Permanent

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.

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 are currently looking for three Fleet Services Vehicle Technicians to join our team at our following workshops - Sowton (Exeter), Barnstaple (North Devon) and Plympton (Plymouth).

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 Devon and Cornwall Police Vehicle Technician is such a positive career choice.

It's 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 customer\'s 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 there\'s 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.

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.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Devon and Cornwall Police, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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