Police Vehicle Technician - Bicester
Thames Valley Police depend on a well maintained and efficient fleet to deliver services to our large and diverse communities throughout Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. By being a technician for the police you become an integral part of the thin blue line which is essential in keep people safe. A get it right first time mentality and attention to detail are a must in this busy, fast paced environment.
No two days will be the same, with a blue light repair required one day and a cell van door replacement the next, so an ability to adapt and work in a varied environment is essential. We have an extremely wide array of vehicle makes and models on fleet, all covering different roles from armed response and dog section to crime scene investigation and drone team vehicles, showing the diversity of each potential job and the need for an extraordinary technician to undertake the role.
Candidates must be qualified to City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or an equivalent Motor Vehicle Technology level and have recent experience working as a Motor Vehicle Technician.
Uniquely, there is no bonus system in place or compulsory weekend working, with working hours are Monday to Thursday 0800 to 1600hrs and Friday 0800 to 1530hrs with optional overtime available.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a range of benefits including 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years of service. We also offer a wide range of lifestyle discounts and a fantastic local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 21475. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 1 December 2024.
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