Who we are
The Transport department is responsible for the procurement, day-to-day maintenance and lifecycle of the organisations vehicle fleet. Our Fleet currently compromises of over 1,000 vehicles made up of cars and vans, light commercial vehicles, motorcycles, pedal cycles as well as watercraft.
Covering over 12 million miles a year, our fleet is maintained at four workshops located around the two counties by a team of dedicated technicians, administrative staff lead by a Fleet manager. Under the Fleet manager leadership, the Department has a duty to satisfy the forces strategic requirements through the provision of a range of police vehicles and specialist equipment that supports both the forces corporate strategic policy and strategy as well as those of the Districts and Commands.
Job Description
To Maintain the Police Fleet by Inspecting and maintaining vehicles.
Key responsibilities are:
1. To repair & service police vehicles and equipment (vans, cars, generators in a timely manner).
2. To identify maintenance requirements and preventative measures to ensure high fleet utilisation, during the course of service and repair procedures.
3. To gain qualifications to service, maintain and repair alternative fuel vehicles
4. To collect & deliver cars, vans when required.
5. To investigate & diagnose faults using multi-Franchise equipment.
6. To carry out test drives / rides in order to diagnose and assess vehicle suitability for road use.
7. To carry out basic new vehicle fit-out and testing ready for police use.
8. To assist in Vehicle recoveries.
9. To give regular and effective service, including training and assessment as required by the College of Policing for Blue Light Technician.
Additional Requirements
An initial 6 month probationary period will apply on appointment to the role.
All role holders will need to undergo and maintain appropriate vetting in order to carry out the full duties of the role.
The role holder may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and therefore needs to have the ability to travel as necessary.
Must hold a current full driving licence for Manual gearbox cars (Category B) and be willing to undertake in-Force training to gain authorisation to use all types of motor vehicles used by the Constabulary.
There may be a requirement to work unsocial hours occasionally in order to respond to operational demands for which the appropriate recompense will be paid.
There is a requirement to wear a uniform (supplied) at all times whilst on duty.
What's On Offer
As members of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package, including but not limited to:
- Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service, with the ability to accrue up to 13 days of flexi leave per year, subject to role requirements.
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card.
- Excellent wellbeing support and access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff representation groups and inclusion network.
- Eye test vouchers.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling staff to purchase a bicycle via salary sacrifice for healthier, environmentally friendly commuting.
Who and what we are looking for
Essential
- Vehicle technician City and Guilds 383 motor vehicle mechanics or equivalent Level 3 qualification in vehicle repair and servicing or passed a full 3 year vehicle manufactures apprenticeship.
- Considerable post-qualification proven experience of servicing and maintenance in a vehicle workshop dealing with a multiplicity of car and light commercial vehicle types.
- Have a good basic knowledge of electrical systems, to enable accurate diagnosis & fault finding of police
equipment - To be computer literate.
- Be able to show a record of good time keeping.
- To be able to work with others.
Desirable Vehicle technician
- Qualification in auto electrics.
- IMI Level 3 – EV.
- Class 4 and 7 MOT qualification.
Experience and Skills
Essential:
- Considerable post-qualification proven experience of servicing and maintenance in a vehicle
workshop dealing with a multiplicity of car and light commercial vehicle types. - Have a good basic knowledge of electrical systems, to enable accurate diagnosis & fault finding of police
equipment.
Desirable:
- Experience of the repair and maintenance of vehicles.
- Post qualification proven experience of servicing and maintenance of vehicles.
- Use of a computerised vehicle workshop control systems.
Application and Interview
If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence. This candidate guidance for completing an application form will assist you.Contact details for an informal discussion
Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611 or Gavin Bartlett (Technical Coordinator) gavin.bartlett@hampshire.police.uk
