Police Vehicle Technician

2 weeks ago


Bicester, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

We are currently recruiting for Police Vehicle Technicians, at Thames Valley Police.

Th role is a permanent contract based at Bicester with the force looking for Three Vehicle Technicians to join their team.

Thames Valley Police depend on well maintained and efficient transportation to help deliver their services to a large and diverse community throughout Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

Thames Valley Police Transport forms part of Chiltern Transport Consortium, consisting of Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Hertfordshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police. That means they need skilled professionalsready to dedicate their time to ensure the combined fleet of over 3000 vehicles are always ready for action.

As part of a successful professional team you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing mechanical, electrical and electronic components of police vehicles and plant to agreed standards, carry out safety inspections, diagnostic testingand problem solving. You will also attend vehicle breakdowns and complete documentation as required including job sheets, service sheets, time sheets and stores requisitions. The purpose of this role is to carry out all mechanical servicing, repairs, MOT tests,equipping for service/diagnostic activities on the forces wide ranging fleet of modern vehicles and other authorised vehicles as instructed.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Commissioning Vehicles**:Install specialist bespoke police equipment to comply with H&S legislation; construction and use and user requirements. Modify vehicles for user role/requirement through fabrication (design and create) e.g. powermanagement boards
- **De-commissioning**:Remove all specialist police equipment, to ensure vehicle meets current vehicle legislation and/or prepare for auction. Advise Supervisor/Lead Technician if alternate action is to be taken.
- **Service & Maintain**:A wide range of Police Vehicles that are frequently used under arduous conditions, including armed response vehicles, specialist 4x4's, motorcycles, general purpose vehicles and associated ancillary equipment to veryhigh standards; Safety of vehicle user and public being paramount. Comply with current legislation, manufacturer and force servicing schedules to achieve maximum efficiency and vehicle availability to support operational needs.
- **MOT's**:Undertake MOT tests on fleet, public cars, motorcycles and light vans ensuring compliance with all the requirements of DVSA.

Skills and Requirement
- Relevant City & Guilds, NVQ level III or equivalent Qualification in Motor Vehicle and / or Motorcycle Technology.
- Recent post training experience in the position of a motor vehicle / motorcycle technician.
- Valid DVLA licence and proven driving experience is considered essential*. Attainment of C1 and D1 categories would be desirable.
- Proven ability to work un-supervised or as part of a team with the ability to resolving problems by logical analysis of data or by liaising with others.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Ability to demonstrate empathy, understanding, negotiating and patience.
- Proven manufacturer based product training.
- Proven experience of compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Commitment to Continual Professional Development and training.
- Current authorised DVSA MOT tester for cars and light vans and / or Motorcycles**.
- DEFRA (Air Conditioning qualification) would be desirable.

If you are interested please respond to the advert above and one of our recruitment consultant will be in contact if your CV is shortlisted.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.


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