The Role & Key Responsibilities
To service, repair, install, decommission and maintain specialist com’s (Airwave) and data equipment in JTS fleet and external agencies vehicles as directed by line management.
To deal with emergency work as necessary, including remote vehicle equipment breakdowns and repairs.
To replace component units and major items such as Airwave terminals and antenna, MDT terminals, cameras, wiring and other specialist role related equipment.
To attend training courses as appropriate to role.
To operate workshop equipment in a safe and professional manner, with due consideration to H&S requirements.
To maintain records and complete paperwork in a timely manner as directed by line management.
To ensure personal technical and engineering skills are maintained appropriate to role and shared with others internally and externally if required.
To ensure understanding and compliance of applicable H&S regs. (supported by training)
To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including similar duties of a similar or lesser graded post.
Skills & Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Technician Cert Pts 1, 2 and 3 (Full Tech Cert) or, City and Guilds Full mechanics certificate (NVQ 3),
Or electrical, Radio / Communication or Electronic qualification or equivalent Military Qualification.
City and guilds, NVQ or recognised equivalent in Vehicle Automotive Engineering
IMI Level 2 Electric & Hybrid Automotive Engineering
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Relevant experience in a blue light fleet, conversion & system maintenance preferably Police or military.
Competent with IT office solutions (e.g. MS Word, Excel). Understand and used all the design and printing function of the 3D (SolidWorks) programmes. Create a bespoke vehicle equipment / conversion wiring diagram using Soildworks Electrical, Viso and Word/ Publisher to create user manuals / repair manuals.
Proven understanding of H&S regulations which include, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 1998, Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) & Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation (PUWER) 1998.
Sound communication skills with experience of engaging stakeholders and external suppliers and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Comprehensive experience in and understanding of the criteria and standards relating to the installation of overt and covert Police equipment into both marked and unmarked vehicles
Good experience of working effectively as part of a team and able to work effectively on own initiative.
Proven ability in problem solving and working under pressure with minimal supervision
Excellent organisation skills with the ability to continually prioritise own workload and work to strict timescales
Why Work With Us?
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
career progression
contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
generous annual leave allowance
discounts for everyday spend
generous and supportive parental leave
financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Tool Allowance
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police
Further Information
Any further questions please contact Mr Tony Groves, Fleet Technical Engineer
Tony.groves@sussex.police.uk: 07870 378502