Vehicle Technician Within Fleet

Hertfordshire Constabulary; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police force in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Vehicle Technician responsible for servicing and maintaining a fleet of vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a starting salary of £31,296 with opportunities for progression and flexible working arrangements. The constabulary prioritizes community representation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Tool allowance of £1500 per annum

Annual leave of 25 days, rising with service

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in designing and planning vehicle equipment installations.
• Ability to diagnose/fault find on vehicles and unique police equipment.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining vehicles to manufacturers/VOSA standards.
• Keeping up to date with all paperwork/job cards.
• Liaise with management/stores to reduce vehicle downtime.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity and initiative

Team player

Education

Relevant City and Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Computerised Vehicle diagnostic equipment

Job description

Overview

You will be working within a team of 12. We are a united team and this role is important to us as it gives a great sense of pride knowing we are doing our part to keep Hertfordshire safe. Every day is different whatever your role in policing, so here's an overview of your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Servicing and maintaining vehicles to manufacturers/VOSA standards.
• Diagnosing/fault finding on vehicles and Unique Police equipment.
• Keeping up to date with all paperwork/job cards.
• Plan and prepare vehicle equipment installations.
• General housekeeping.
• Attend external and online training courses when required.
• Liaise with management/stores to reduce vehicle downtime.

Requirements / Qualifications

• It is important to us that we hire someone with the right values and attitude that align with ours. Whether officer or staff, we are serving the public, and the policing Competency and Values Framework underpins everything we do. We are also looking for you to:
• Have great attention to detail.
• Be proactive and use your initiative.
• Take a solution-focused approach to any query or task.
• Be a team player.
• Relevant City and Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Ability to design, plan and prepare vehicle equipment installations.
• Experience in use of computerised Vehicle diagnostic equipment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

About Hertfordshire Constabulary

The constabulary employs over 3,500 officers and staff and 500 PCSO's and specials. We are a modern, proactive and flexible police force. We put the communities we serve first and are there for victims when they need us most. We are now hiring for a Vehicle Technician to help maintain a fleet of nearly 700 vehicles to the highest standards. It is important to us that we represent our local communities within Hertfordshire. Everyone at Hertfordshire Constabulary takes personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.

• Starting pay of £31,296 rising with service up to £39,813 including discretionary, plus 2 spinal column points for shift allowance.
• £1500 per annum tool allowance.
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, optional weekends when required.
• Weekly shift rotation.
• Week one 06:00-14:00 Mon-Thurs, Friday 06:00-13:30
• Week two 13:30-21:30 Mon-Thurs, Friday 13:00-20:30
• Flexible working requests can be made.
• Annual leave allowance of 25 days - rising to 29 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• Local government pension scheme
• Opportunities for development and further study
• A great Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card
• Force Lottery - purchase shares and win prizes.
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Employee Welfare Fund
• Access to Unison
• And more!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those currently under-represented in policing, including:
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities; People of all ages and abilities; All faiths and religions; LGBTQ+ communities; Individuals from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds. All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy. Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Vetting and Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

What We Offer

• Pension Schemes: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions and death-in-service benefits.
• Generous Annual Leave: 24 to 33 days (depending on rank and length of service).
• Sick Pay: Up to six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
• Family Leave: Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (depending on service).
• Carers and Discretionary Leave
• Flexible Working: Including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working (role dependent).
• Wellbeing Support: Local wellbeing teams, on-site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
• Sports & Social Clubs: Discounts, trips, and events.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card App: Discounts for emergency service workers.
• Financial Support: Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans, and financial advice.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and professional wellbeing.
• Staff Support Networks: Groups for Black and Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith-based groups, and more.
• Trade Union Membership: UNISON.
• Career Development: Opportunities for progression, promotion, and leadership training.

All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statements remain part of the job posting.