Transport Department Motorcycle Technician - HC622215

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Winchester is seeking a skilled Motorcycle Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain police motorcycles. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical knowledge and customer service skills. This permanent role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development. Applicants are encouraged to apply with their CV.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining motorcycles.
• Ability to work under pressure and unsupervised on motorcycles with police equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of motorcycles.
• Carry out fault finding and ensure repairs meet high standards.
• Perform servicing, repairs, and road tests.

Skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Excellent customer service skills

Education

IMI Level 3 accreditation for electric vehicles (EVs)

Tools

Diagnostic tools and equipment

Job description

Transport Department Motorcycle Technician - HC622215

Job Title: Motorcycle Technician - HC622215

Location: Winchester

Pay Grade: Scale 6, £36,247.00 - £38,329.00 per annum which includes a £4,000.00 market supplement. Plus overtime opportunities.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Friday (08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday and Friday 08:00 - 16:00).

Closing date: Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 23:59 hours

Overview

We are on the lookout for a friendly, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Transport Department. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Transport Department are seeking skilled, highly motivated Motorcycle Technicians to join our team. The ideal candidate will diagnose, repair, and maintain various motorcycles. The Motorcycle Technician should have strong mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills to ensure internal customer satisfaction. The staff, officers and volunteers of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police are here so that the people we serve, their families and our communities are safer. To deliver our quality public service, it is vital we can call upon our dynamic Police Fleet.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of motorcycles, including police equipment.
• Carry out fault finding from initial diagnosis through to completion; ensure repairs and maintenance meet high standards for the police fleet.
• Work on motorcycles used by roads policing, armed response and public order operations, including those deployed nationwide for mutual aid.
• Perform servicing, repairs, road tests, and basic motorcycle fits to ensure readiness for police use.
• Work under pressure and unsupervised on a range of motorcycles with police equipment.
• Contribute to opportunities to support local and national events as part of the role.

What we offer

• Competitive pay with the ability to progress through the salary range
• Family-friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro-rata for part-time workers), rising to 29 after five years’ service, then to 30 days at 20 years’ service
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club and obtain a Blue Light Card
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service and recognition awards
• Staff representation groups and networks

Development and requirements

• Continued professional development including attending MOT courses and refreshers
• IMI Level 3 accreditation for electric vehicles (EVs)
• Tools and clothing including PPE provided for the role
• Eligibility for flexible working options where applicable

Additional information

To apply for this role with a CV, click the 'Apply Now' button at the top or bottom of the Advert page to submit your application. Don’t forget to upload your CV!

Contact details for an informal discussion
For an informal chat about the role, or for any queries, you can contact Dave Stephens, Technical Coordinator on 07919 044370 or the Police Recruitment Team who can put you in touch with the fleet management team. Email: [e-mail] or call 023 8045 1611. Perspect ive candidates are welcome to speak to me or my technical coordinators.

Please note that the email address you provide when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. Ensure you choose an appropriately accessible email address, mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full-time, part-time or flexible working basis. We promote equality with the Equality Act 2010, welcome applications from all sections of the community, and provide support through our Positive Action team via [e-mail]. We also support the Disability Confident campaign and will accommodate reasonable adjustments where possible during recruitment and promotions processes.