Police Fleet Vehicle Technician

Durham Constabulary; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham Constabulary seeks an experienced Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair its fleet, from cars and vans to light LCVs, ensuring MOT readiness and blue-light specifications.

Based at Peterlee Warehouse, the role is full-time, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm, with a permanent contract. Applicants should have City & Guilds level III/’A’ Levels/BTEC National in Motor Vehicle Technicians or NVQ3 and at least five years of technical experience.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds level III/’A’ Levels/BTEC National in Motor Vehicle Technicians or equivalent (NVQ3)
• At least 5 years technical experience is expected
• At least 1 years Administration experience
• Motorcycle repair experience is advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• To diagnose faults, carry out repairs, servicing and pre MOT inspections to cars, vans and LGV’s.
• To carry out fault rectification testing following repair.
• To carry out safety inspections and service routines to MOT standards using manufacturers specifications alongside blue light requirements.
• To carry out MOT testing.
• To commission and de-commission vehicles.
• To ensure all equipment and building maintenance requirements are reported.
• To assist other trades and apprentice training as required.
• Road testing vehicles as required
• To maintain personal knowledge (CPD) and understanding of vehicle technology and workshop equipment and be able to diagnose faults using appropriate diagnostic tools.
• To work to health and safety practices and observe COSHH regulations.
• To adhere to workshop administration requirements and ensure that relevant documentation is processed.
• To undertake work related training as necessary.
• Take part in ‘National Police Vehicle Technician Accreditation’ program as required
• Take part in ‘Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA)’ program as required
• Willing to partake in membership of an appropriate professional body such as the IMI as required

Education

City & Guilds level III/’A’ Levels/BTEC National in Motor Vehicle Technicians or equivalent (NVQ3)

5 years technical experience

1 year Administration experience

Motorcycle repair experience advantageous

Job description

Durham Constabulary seeks an experienced Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair its fleet, from cars and vans to light LCVs, ensuring MOT readiness and blue-light specifications.

Based at Peterlee Warehouse, the role is full-time, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm, with a permanent contract. Applicants should have City & Guilds level III/’A’ Levels/BTEC National in Motor Vehicle Technicians or NVQ3 and at least five years of technical experience.