Vehicle Technician

West Mercia Police; Worcester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing services

Discounts on Electric Vehicles & Cycle

Blue light card discounts

Job summary

West Mercia Police is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to deliver prompt vehicle repair and maintenance, maximise fleet availability and reduce downtime for end users. You will complete all service documentation accurately and support revenue and capital budget control.

The role is site-based and involves fitting force radio systems and vehicle Telematics, with responsibility for external contract vehicles when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prompt, efficient and effective vehicle repair and maintenance to maximise vehicle availability and reduce downtime for the vehicle end user.
• Complete all documentation relating to the vehicle service, maintenance and repair operation accurately and promptly, to assist with revenue and capital budget control.
• Provide an installation, maintenance, commissioning and decommission service to include the fitting of force radio systems and vehicle Telematics.
• Work on external contract vehicles when required.

Job description

You don't need a badge to make a difference. As part of our police staff team, your skills and perspective help us cut crime, build safer communities and support victims.

The main purpose of the Vehicle Technician role is to deliver a prompt, efficient and effective vehicle repair and maintenance service, to maximise vehicle availability and reduce downtime for the vehicle end user.Complete all documentation relating to the vehicle service, maintenance and repair operation accurately and promptly, to assist with revenue and capital budget control.

Provide an installation, maintenance, commissioning and decommission service to include the fitting of force radio systems and vehicle Telematics. To work on external contract vehicles when required.

• The Vehicle Technician role is a site based role
• The base salary will include an additional 5% Market Supplement which is reviewed annually 1st April (next review 1st April 2027)
• Applicants must have resided in the UK for a continuous period of at least 3 years immediately prior to submitting their application. This is to ensure a checkable history that satisfies the Recruitment Vetting (RV) standards required for this role

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Friday 13th November 2026

Why work for us?

• 26 days Annual leave (increasing to 31 after 5 years service) + bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
• Register for a Blue light card - over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.

To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.

Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.

We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We don't want that to be a barrier for suitable candidates. If you meet the majorityof the criteria and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.