We are seeking a skilled Auto Technician to join our Police Workshop team, responsible for inspecting, servicing, and repairing a diverse fleet of Police vehicles to ensure they remain safe, reliable, and operational.
The successful candidate will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults using modern diagnostic equipment and perform preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer and organisational standards. You will maintain accurate service records, comply with health and safety procedures, and ensure all work meets legal and fleet maintenance requirements.
The role requires the ability to work efficiently under pressure, prioritise urgent repairs, and support the operational readiness of emergency response vehicles. Ideal candidates will have relevant automotive qualifications, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a professional team.
If you have any queries regarding this role, please email Recruitment@Gloucestershire.Police.uk
The successful candidate for this role will be vetted at level Staff RV. This means the individual will need at least 3 years worth of residency in the UK.
Please refer to the Role Profile document when completing the Statement in support of your application section of the form. In this section, you are required to provide evidence with specific examples for each of the Essential criteria included under the Experience and Qualifications section of the Role Profile. For each of the criteria, please write a paragraph detailing how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role. Applicants who do not provide this required evidence will unfortunately not be invited to interview.
Candidates applying for Gloucestershire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.
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If you need any support while completing your application, whether it’s understanding the questions, gathering the right information, or just having someone to talk it through with, then our Better Together Team is here to help. We’d be happy to support you at any stage of the process.
For support with your application, please contact Better Together at BetterTogetherTeam@Gloucestershire.police.uk
At Gloucestershire Constabulary we recognise the benefits of increasing diversity across our force and the value of building a representative workforce. That is why it is important that people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, including those with a disability, apply and help us deliver excellence in policing throughout Gloucestershire. We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities. You may wish to register with our Talent Bank- the link can be found here: https://gloucestershireconstabulary.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-3/candidate/so/pm/8/pl/12/opp/457-Register-your-interest-with-Better-Together/en-GB
