Job Title: Transport Senior Vehicle Technician : HC619581
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: SO1, GBP 39,526 : GBP 41,692 per annum which includes a GBP 4000 market supplement. Plus overtime opportunities
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full:time : 37 hours per week ( The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8.00 : 16.30 and Friday 8.00 : 16.00)
Closing date: Sunday 19th January 2025 at 23.59 hours
We're on the lookout for a friendly, enthusiastic and self:motivated individuals to join the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Transport Department. Is this you?
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Transport Department are seeking skilled a highly motivated Senior Vehicle Technicians to join our team at Basingstoke. The ideal candidate will be responsible for advising the workshop team in making decisions on safety and cost effective repairs to police. They will also assist, mentor, encourage and empower new members of the team to learn the skills required as a blue light technician; and assist the workshop manager with dedicated support to individual technicians to embrace new technologies within the police fleet The Senior Vehicle Technician should have a strong mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills to ensure internal customer satisfaction. The staff, officers and volunteers of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police are here so that the people we serve, their families and our communities are safer. To deliver our quality public service, it is vital we can call upon our dynamic Police Fleet.
The successful applicant must be able to work under pressure and unsupervised on a variety of cars and vans, including vehicles fitted with police equipment. You must be capable of carrying out the repair process, from fault finding right through to completion, and all vehicle repairs and maintenance to our police fleet should be carried out to a high standard.
As part of the role you will get opportunities to support local and national events.
What we offer you in return for your valued skills and commitment
Our team is family friendly and we pride ourselves on this.
For example, you will gain access to wellbeing services and there is an option to join our sports and social club. Our sports and social club offers opportunities to get involved with sport at a local and national level, also to take advantage of discounts at a range of local retailers and attractions across the county and a bit further afield.
The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 08.00 : 16.30 and Friday 08.00 : 16.00.
There is also the option of building up flexi time which can give you up to 13 days extra leave per year to use for time off for yourself, or to attend medical appointments or help with family commitments.
You will receive continued professional development which includes attending MOT courses and refreshers, IMI Level 3 accreditation for electric vehicles (EV's), plus we supply all tools and clothing including PPE you need for the role.
You will also be eligible to the following employee benefits*
- Competitive pay with the ability to progress through the salary range
- Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro:rata for part:time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years' service, then increasing to 30 days at 20 years' service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
- Opportunity to join the Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club and obtain a Blue Light Card, which both offer a range of shopping, holiday and leisure discounts and other benefits
- Employee wellbeing support
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Long ser