Fleet Services Vehicle Technician
Location: Ferndown, Dorset
Salary: Scale E - Starts at £29,109 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £33,264 per annum
Type of Employment: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Static-Worker - A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises.
Hours per Week: 37 hours per week, with applications welcomed from individuals wishing to work part-time or flexible patterns subject to business need.
About Fleet Services: Fleet Services are responsible for procuring, converting, servicing, repairing, and disposing of all Force vehicles across Dorset, Devon, and Cornwall, aiming to provide a safe and efficient vehicle fleet to meet operational policing demands.
The Role:
Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for:
1. Providing timely and efficient scheduled maintenance of Police vehicles and equipment.
2. Completing all documentation relating to vehicle repairs and maintenance.
3. Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Legislation and procedures applicable to the vehicle workshops.
4. Occasionally recovering broken down or accident vehicles.
The Person:
A high degree of competence in motor vehicle service and repair, preferably to City & Guilds, Vehicle Technician or NVQ level 3 accredited standard, with post-apprenticeship experience is essential. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work as part of a team, are required.
Skills and Qualifications:
* High degree of competence in motor vehicle service and repair, preferably to City & Guilds, Vehicle Technician or NVQ level 3 accredited standard.
* Awareness of general risk assessments, COSHH regulations, and Health and Safety regulations pertinent to the vehicle maintenance industry.
* Ability to prioritise work with a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem-solving.
* Knowledge of up-to-date motor vehicle engineering, terminology, and practices including diagnostic and repair techniques.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.
* Must hold a Full UK driving licence unless prevented by reason of disability.
* Hold a current Vehicle Inspectorate Nominated Tester Certificate or equivalent experience.
* Good keyboard skills and computer literacy with practical examples of using MS Office applications.
* Experience of working to industry repair times to a high standard.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with yearly increments.
* Access to heavily subsidised gym membership.
* Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.
* Company sick pay.
* Competitive local government pension scheme.
* Job-related equipment, as required.
* Free onsite parking at many police sites.
* Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
* Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
* Development and training opportunities.
* Supportive and flexible training plan.
* Flexitime, with the ability to undertake hours flexibly.
* 25 days a year leave entitlement, increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees).
To Apply:
If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please proceed through the following link to complete your application:
Application Link
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