Vehicle Technician

West Midlands Police; Birmingham; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

36.5-hour week

Public sector pension

Generous annual leave

Training & development

Wellbeing benefits

Zusammenfassung

West Midlands Police is seeking a skilled Motor Vehicle Technician to join the Fleet Services team. You will service, maintain, repair and diagnose a diverse fleet of police vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and HGVs, ensuring MOT standards and operational readiness.

You may be trained for MOT and will perform specialist vehicle preparation, modifications and ANPR equipment installation, while maintaining high technical standards and collaborating with manufacturers and colleagues.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified motor vehicle technician with high technical standards.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet.
• Ability to diagnose faults and work to MOT standards.

Aufgaben

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, repairs and fault diagnosis across cars, motorcycles, light commercial vehicles and HGVs.
• Inspect and replace components and equipment to meet safety and operational requirements.
• Prepare and decommission police vehicles, including covert vehicles and equipment.
• Install ANPR equipment and complete road tests with Tranman records.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the Fleet Management System.

Kenntnisse

Motor Vehicle Technician

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Tools

Tranman

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Looking for a change from the traditional motor trade? Want a better work-life balance without leaving the job you enjoy? At West Midlands Police, we offer a different kind of career for skilled vehicle technicians. Work on a diverse fleet, including specialist police vehicles, while developing your skills with evolving automotive technology.

Why join us?

• A 36.5-hour working week, supporting a better work-life balance
• Excellent public sector pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Family-friendly policies and supportive leave arrangements
• Employee wellbeing support and benefits
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A varied and rewarding role supporting frontline policing

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified highly skilled and motivated Motor Vehicle Technician to join our Fleet Services team.

You will carry out servicing, maintenance, repairs and diagnostics across a diverse fleet, including cars, motorcycles, light commercial vehicles and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). All vehicles must be maintained to MOT standard, if you are not MOT Trained WMP will supply training.

You will play an important role in ensuring police vehicles are safe, reliable and fit for operational use. The role also includes specialist vehicle preparation, modifications, electrical installations and the fitting of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) equipment following appropriate training.

You will work independently and as part of a team, maintaining high technical standards and working alongside manufacturers and colleagues to deliver an effective fleet service.

Due to the operational nature of policing, you may occasionally be required at short notice to work outside normal working hours to support ongoing Force operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, repairs and fault diagnosis across cars, motorcycles, light commercial vehicles and HGVs.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair and replace vehicle components and specialist police equipment, ensuring vehicles meet safety and operational requirements.
• Prepare and decommission police vehicles, including covert vehicles and equipment, and undertake vehicle modifications and electrical installations.
• Install and configure ANPR equipment within the Prep Shop following appropriate training.
• Complete road tests, electronic job cards and accurate maintenance records using the Fleet Management System (Tranman), working to industry-standard times and supporting vehicle examinations where required.

Salary and Shifts

Salary: grade 6£40,383.00 - £43,668.00

Shift patterns include shift allowance: No shift allowance

Hours 36.5 hours

Closing date

13/12/2026 @23:55 hours

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include:

• Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Recruitment and Counter Terrorism / Security clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history as part of the vetting process.
• Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs test and, where required, a fitness assessment.
• Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history.

About Us

West Midlands Police is the second-largest police force in England, serving more than 2.9 million people across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull and Walsall. Every day, our people work together to keep our communities safe, protect vulnerable people, prevent crime and bring offenders to justice.

We answer more than 2,000 emergency calls every day and provide policing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting victims, investigating crime or working behind the scenes, every role plays a vital part in delivering an outstanding service to the public.

We're proud of the progress we've made in reducing crime, improving emergency response times and increasing arrest rates. These achievements are only possible because of the dedication, professionalism and expertise of our officers, staff and volunteers. As we continue to transform the way we police, we're looking for talented people who are committed to making a real difference.

Why Join West Midlands Police?

A career with West Midlands Police is about more than a job, it's an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of people. Whatever your role, you'll contribute to keeping our communities safe while developing your own skills and career.

When You Join Us, You'll Benefit From

• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day.
• A diverse range of career opportunities across policing and professional support services.
• High-quality training, development and opportunities to progress.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their potential.
• Competitive pay, generous annual leave, excellent pension arrangements and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues who share a common purpose.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better understand and serve the communities we protect. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed.

As a Disability Confident Leader, the highest level of the Government's Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to removing barriers to employment and supporting disabled applicants and employees throughout their careers. Through our Disability Confident Interview Scheme, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for a role will normally be offered an interview, subject to the scheme's terms and any recruitment constraints.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Vision is to maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness, respect and inclusion, enabling us to deliver the best possible service to our communities.

Professional Standards

Working in policing is a position of trust. Our officers and staff are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate vetting and are expected to uphold the ethical standards and responsibilities that come with serving the public.

Recruitment and the Use of AI

We recognise that many candidates use AI tools to support activities such as proofreading and improving the presentation of written applications. This is acceptable, provided the content you submit accurately reflects your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Applications must be your own work. Any evidence of plagiarism, false or misleading information, or the inappropriate use of AI during assessments or selection activities where it is not permitted may result in your application being rejected.

Benefits

We know that supporting our people is essential to delivering the best service to our communities. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, wellbeing support and development opportunities to help you thrive throughout your career.