Technical Document Controller, Fleet Services
Job Title: Technical Document Controller, Fleet Services
Salary: The starting salary is £38,926, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £35,998 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £38,523 Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: The role is based at Marlowe house but there may be an occasional requirement to travel to various MPS sites and external partners.
About Fleet Services
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 needs 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.
About The Role
The Technical Document Controller will work within the Engineering team, leading the development of technical documentation, document management and processes. Identifying and implement improvements where appropriate. They will support the Engineering team in the creation and management of technical documentation consistently with change control including review, approval and release. Working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop the data & document sharing system with supporting processes. Additionally, they will support the engineering team with a variety of general administrative support activities.
Key responsibilities
- Technical information / documentation - Administration of technical information and documentation, including developing templates. Supporting reviews of technical documentation for clarity, content, and presentation
- Technical Database / Document Management - Development and administration of document release with change control including the supporting technical database and information/document sharing between the MPS and its suppliers.
- Assurance - Quality checks on technical documentation and the technical database
- Supplier requisitions, Purchase Orders and invoices - Provide support for quote/invoice verification and processing for the Engineering team
- Team processes / procedures – Ensure processes and procedures are in place for all activities. Lead work to review and improve on how the team are performing, ensuring identification and application of best practice and utilisation of new technology / system changes
- Work prioritisation and utilisation - Manage priorities, schedules and work patterns to provide support across the team
- Reporting – Analysis and reporting on engineering data. Help to ensure that effective reporting is in place on team activities, working with others across Fleet Services as required to ensure this is available and accessible to others
- MPS Systems – Ensure data / information is recorded correctly, highlight any errors in the core data and work with other teams to solve not only the current errors but also processes / ways of working to ensure they do not happen again
- Vehicle Testing – support with logistics and planning for vehicle assurance / testing
- Administration Support – General administration support, preparing work packs and action tracking
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 3rd August 2025.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager 1- 2 weeks after the vacancy has closed. A planned remote assessment will then take place 1 to 2 weeks after initial review.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1 to 2 weeks after the Hiring manager’s review.