Motor Vehicle Technician

To maintain and repair all vehicles assets owned and operated by Durham Constabulary ranging from cars high and low performance to LCV’s, minor and major repairs, servicing, MOT work along with some periodic conversion/vehicle alterations in line with blue light operational requirements.

What You’ll Do

To diagnose faults, carry out repairs, servicing and pre M.O.T. inspections to cars, vans and L.G.V’s.

To carry out fault rectification testing following repair.

To carry out safety inspections and service routines to M.O.T. standards using manufacturers specifications alongside specific blue light requirements.

To carry out M.O.T. testing.

To commission and de-commission vehicles.

To ensure all equipment and building maintenance requirements are reported.

To assist other trades and apprentice training as required.

Road testing vehicles as required

To maintain personal knowledge (CPD) and understanding of vehicle technology and workshop equipment and be able to diagnose faults using appropriate diagnostic tools.

To work to health and safety practices and observe C.O.S.H.H. regulations.

To adhere to workshop administration requirements and ensure that relevant documentation is processed.

To undertake work related training as necessary.

Take part in ‘National Police Vehicle Technician Accreditation’ program as required

Take part in ‘Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA)’ program as required

Willing to partake in membership of an appropriate professional body such as the IMI as required

What You’ll Bring

City & Guilds level III/’A’ Levels/BTEC National in Motor Vehicle Technicians or equivalent (NVQ3)

At least 5 years post qualifying technical experience is expected.

At least 1 years Administration experience.

If you hold a higher qualification than those required above or minimum 5 years relevant experience, please evidence this on your application and it will be reviewed by our recruitment team.

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