Scale 6 Vehicle Examiner

Cheshire Constabulary; Winsford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational Health and Wellbeing"

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cheshire Constabulary is seeking an experienced Vehicle Examiner to join the Forensic Investigations Department at Force Headquarters, Winsford. You will conduct forensic examinations of vehicles involved in serious and fatal road traffic collisions, determining their mechanical condition and producing evidential reports to support investigations, prosecutions and court proceedings.

The role requires independent working, expert technical knowledge and the ability to provide evidence in court.

Qualifications

• Experience in motor vehicle repair and vehicle examination.
• Proven ability to write evidential reports.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles involved in collisions and investigations.
• Identify and assess mechanical defects or failures.
• Produce evidential reports and technical findings.
• Attend court and provide expert witness testimony when required.
• Support fatal and serious collision investigations.

Skills

Vehicle examination

Report writing

Independent working

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Motor Vehicle Maintenance qualification

Job description

Scale 6 Vehicle Examiner

Role type Police Staff

Contract duration Temporary

Contract type Full Time

Business Area Crime

Department Major Crime

Location Force Headquarters, Winsford

Scale SC 6

Salary £33,603 - £35,772

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours per week 37

Closing Date 16/09/2026, 23:55

Job description

Vehicle Examiner (Scale 6)

Salary: £33,603 - £35,772 per annum

Location: Cheshire Police Headquarters, Winsford

Department: Forensic Investigations

Contract: Temporary, Full Time

Vetting: Enhanced Vetting Required

About the Role

Cheshire Constabulary is seeking an experienced Vehicle Examiner to join the Forensic Investigations Department.

You will conduct forensic examinations of vehicles involved in serious and fatal road traffic collisions, determining their mechanical condition and producing evidential reports to support investigations, prosecutions and court proceedings. The role requires independent working, expert technical knowledge and the ability to provide evidence in court.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles involved in collisions and criminal investigations.
• Identify and assess mechanical defects or failures.
• Produce evidential reports and technical findings.
• Attend court and provide expert witness testimony when required.
• Support fatal and serious collision investigations.
• Work in compliance with ISO standards and Forensic Science Regulator requirements.

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of 10 years' experience within the motor vehicle mechanical repair industry.
• A recognised time-served apprenticeship.
• A recognised qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance (e.g. City & Guilds, IMI, IRTE or equivalent).
• Extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of vehicle systems and mechanical faults.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing demands.

What We Offer

• Salary £33,603 - £35,772
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Occupational Health and Wellbeing support
• Professional development opportunities

Role Profile

The Competency Values Framework (CVF)

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It is not a requirement that you should have a detailed knowledge of the framework, should you wish to familiarise yourself with it to support you in the recruitment process please follow the below link.

This role operates at level 2

Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.

Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:

• People of ethnic minority
• Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
• Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
• Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)

FOR POLICE OFFICER NEW RECRUITS ONLY The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application. Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary's service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.