Would you like a career like no other? If so… JoinUs
South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as an Apprentice Vehicle Technician in our Fleet Vehicle Workshop. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
You will be working within the Fleet vehicle workshop in Bridgend. The department oversees the maintenance of over 1,000 vehicles from across the force area. We have 12 vehicle Technicians, 6 Mobile Technicians and 2 Lead Technicians that perform the repairs and maintenance to those vehicles.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
You will be mentored by the Vehicle Technicians to perform varying types of repairs and maintenance to a large variety of vehicles that are part of South Wales Police Fleet. Your learning will be linked to your college work to make sure all assessments you are expected to complete from the college for your course work will be followed and completed on time. The hours of work are 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
Must have a good standard of education to at least GCSE A-C Level, including Maths and English, or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities.
Hold a current full valid driving license.
Must be working towards a modern apprenticeship level 2 / 3 in vehicle maintenance.
Must understand a workshop environment, good knowledge of workshop tools and equipment including diagnostic equipment.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level of RV.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
We welcome applicants to apply who keen and enthusiastic and works well in a team.
First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, click here for more information.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.
If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
