Vehicle Technician at Dorset Police

Dorset Council UK; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK seeks a Vehicle Technician to maintain its fleet across Dorset. Enjoy a satisfying role in a supportive environment focused on safety and teamwork, with a structured work-life balance, including flexi-time and generous leave. If you have the required qualifications and communication skills, consider applying today!

Benefits

Flexi-time

Generous leave entitlement

All Bank Holidays off

Death-in-service payout

Specialist tools supplied

Qualifications

• High degree of competence in motor vehicle service and repair is essential.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Post-apprenticeship experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair vehicles across Dorset, ensuring high standards.
• Work in a clean and safe environment on a diverse fleet.
• Prioritize safety without compromising quality.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds, Vehicle Technician, NVQ Level 3

Job description

Fleet Services are responsible for Force vehicles across Dorset, Devon, and Cornwall. Our aim is to provide a safe and efficient vehicle fleet to meet the demands of operational policing.

We have two workshops in Dorset, open Monday to Friday. We offer a diverse working week, working on our fleet from purchase to disposal, including Light Commercial Vehicles to small cars and all in-between. Our service schedule interval is significantly reduced, ensuring we work on well-maintained vehicles.

Why consider a career as a Dorset Police Vehicle Technician? It’s a fulfilling career! Several of our team members have over thirty years of service.

Our working environment is clean, warm, safe, and well-equipped. The jobs we undertake are satisfying because they are completed to a high standard, regardless of customer budget.

All work prioritizes safety, not profit. There is no bonus scheme; our reward is knowing we complete our work accurately and without compromise.

The work-life balance is a key reason to join us. We work a 37-hour week, Monday to Friday, with no scheduled weekend work (overtime is available occasionally at an enhanced rate and is optional).

We offer flexi-time, all Bank Holidays off, and a generous leave entitlement. Additionally, there is a death-in-service payout for peace of mind for dependents.

All specialist tools outside of the normal technician’s tools are supplied. Technicians’ personal tools and toolboxes are insured and replaced if broken.

Apply today and discover why we stay.

The Person

A high degree of competence in motor vehicle service and repair is essential, with qualifications such as City & Guilds, Vehicle Technician, NVQ Level 3, or industry-standard equivalent, along with post-apprenticeship experience.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff and officers at all levels, and to work well as part of a team.