Staff - Vehicle Technician Carlisle at Cumbria Constabulary

Cumbria Constabulary; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria Constabulary seeks a Staff Vehicle Technician in Carlisle to maintain and service its specialised police vehicle fleet from the Carlisle fleet garage in Houghton. The role supports fault diagnosis and repairs, working 37 hours on a Monday–Friday schedule.

Salary starts at £33,603 and rises to £35,772, with a 23% market forces supplement bringing total pay up to about £41,332–£44,999.56 per annum. Candidate requirements include a Level 3 vehicle technician qualification (or equivalent)

Qualifications

• Level 3 vehicle technician qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in fault diagnosis, repair and servicing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service Cumbria Constabulary's police vehicle fleet.
• Work from the Carlisle fleet garage in Houghton.
• Support fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Adhere to shift pattern: Mon-Fri, 08:00–16:00.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Vehicle repair

Vehicle servicing

Education

Level 3 vehicle technician qualification

Job description

Apply for Staff - Vehicle Technician Carlisle at Cumbria Constabulary in Carlisle, ENG, GB. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Job details Job reference REQ0002016 Date posted 02/10/2026 Application closing date 18/10/2026 Location Carlisle Salary £33,603 to £35,772, plus a 23% market forces supplement, giving a total salary range of £41,332 to £44,999.56 per annum. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Police Staff Staff - Vehicle Technician Carlisle Job description *Police Staff Vacancy* *Internal & External* Full time, 37 hours, Temporary for 2 years initially, based in Carlisle Location: Carlisle (Carlisle Garage Houghton) Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00 Salary: £33,603 to £35,772, plus a 23% market forces supplement, giving a total salary range of £41,332 to £44,999.56 per annum.

Requirements: Level 3 vehicle technician qualification (or equivalent) with experience in fault diagnosis, repair and servicing.

Role summary: Supporting the maintenance of Cumbria Constabulary's specialised police vehicle fleet, primarily working from the Carlisle fleet garage in Houghton.

Contact: Ian Shaw, Fleet Manager.