Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician
Job Title: Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician
Salary: The starting salary is £25,928
The salary is broken down as £25,928 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £29,624.
Location: Paragon/ Rainham/ Heathrow/ Ponton Road
Contract: 48 Month Fixed Term Contract
The police vehicle fleet is an important physical asset. It enables officers and staff to do their job, carries key equipment required, and provides safe transportation for the public / prisoners.
The role of Fleet Services is to keep the Met mobile, ensuring we can detect, respond to, and prevent crime whilst building public trust and confidence. Fleet Services are committed to leading with innovation, responsibility and environmental consciousness, striving for a fleet that is safer, smarter and cleaner, with a focused approach as follows:
1 - We will manage responsibly to deliver an excellent service and achieve value for money
2 - We will deliver strategies to manage the fleet efficiently and effectively
3 - We will deliver a fit-for-purpose, flexible and available fleet
The complex need of modern policing requires a wide range of vehicle types. We operate a fleet of over 5,200 assets on the road and river, as well as over 1,000 pedal cycles. London is the most complex and diverse city in the UK, and our fleet is reflective of that. We currently have over 220 different types of vehicles supporting all operational commands including armed response vehicles, HGVs, patrol cars, motorbikes and pedal cycles.
Customers can be broadly grouped into three strategic pillars – Frontline Policing, Met Ops & Performance, and Counter Terrorism / Specialist Operations. Collectively this covers pan London requirements as well as national CT responsibilities.
The overall fleet requirements and volumes are owned and governed by operational leaders at the Strategic Fleet Board. Operational teams are accountable for the volume of fleet required to undertake their roles, and Fleet Services support and enable effective decision making through provision of information and technical / industry knowledge.
Key responsibilities
- Apprenticeship scheme - Fulfil the requirements of the apprenticeship work-based training programme to achieve an industry-recognised qualification and gain essential skills, knowledge and experience of supporting policing work and helping to make London safe. Undertake the training and assessment required under the apprenticeship training plan.
- Maintenance and Repair Activity - Support Fleet Services’ covert and specialist fleet by undertaking hands on activity to repair and maintain vehicles. Support the Vehicle Technicians and Technical Supervisors to maintain the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Maintain personal performance and productivity levels to the standards defined by the department.
- Learning focus - Learn and develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge required within the discipline. Attend local briefings and relevant training courses as required and to keep conversant with latest technology with the use of further education facilities.
- Quality focus - Undertake all aspects of work to meet departmental quality standards. Ensure workplace and college based development is in line with all relevant performance criteria.
- Health & Safety and cleanliness - Maintain all personal equipment, work area and accommodation to ensure it remains in a usable condition. Take primary responsibility for own health and safety and of others, implement and comply with all Health & Safety training and / or requirements and wear the correct personal protective equipment for each task.
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on the 22nd of April 2025.