Vehicle Technician

West Mercia Police; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Police Mutual/private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

EV discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Blue light card

Job summary

West Mercia Police is seeking a Vehicle Technician to provide a prompt, efficient repair and maintenance service onsite, maximising vehicle availability for frontline operations.

You will complete all service documentation accurately and be involved in installing, maintaining, commissioning and decommissioning force radio systems and vehicle Telematics; external contract vehicles may also be supported.

Qualifications

• Site-based role for Vehicle Technician.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prompt, efficient vehicle repair and maintenance to maximise vehicle availability.
• Complete all service/maintenance/repair documentation accurately.
• Install, maintain, commission and decommission force radio systems and vehicle Telematics.
• Work on external contract vehicles when required.

Job description

You dont 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 Thursday 20th August 2026

Why work for us?

• 26 days Annual leave (increasing to 31 after 5 years service) + bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
• Register for a Blue light card 0f

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.

We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We don9t 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. Wed 00 committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.

*Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this link if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)