About Hertfordshire Constabulary
The constabulary employs over 3500 officers and staff and 500 PCSO's and specials. We are a modern, proactive and flexible police force. We put the communities we serve first and are there for victims when they need us most.
We are now hiring for a Vehicle Technician to help maintain a fleet of nearly 700 vehicles to the highest standards.
It is important to us that we represent our local communities within Hertfordshire.
Everyone at Hertfordshire Constabulary takes personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.
Why join Hertfordshire Constabulary?
By joining us as a Vehicle Technician you will receive a vast range of opportunities and benefits. Some of these include:
- Starting pay of £32,613 rising with service up to £41,487 including discretionary, plus 2 spinal column points for shift allowance.
- £1500 per annum tool allowance.
- £4,377 per annum Market Related Supplement (MRS)
- 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, optional weekends when required.
- Weekly shift rotation.
- Week one 06:00-14:00 Mon-Thurs, Friday 06:00-13:30
- Week two 13:30-21:30 Mon-Thurs, Friday 13:00-20:30
Flexible working requests can be made.
- Annual leave allowance of 25 days – rising to 29 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
- Local government pension scheme
- Opportunities for development and further study
- A great Employee Assistant Programme providing free and confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
- Long Service Awards
- Blue Light Card
- Force Lottery – purchase shares and win prizes.
- Cycle 2 Work scheme
- Employee Welfare Fund
- Access to Unison
- And more!
What does the Vehicle Technician role involve?
You will be working within a team of 12. We are a united team, and this role is important to us as it gives a great sense of pride knowing we are doing our part to keep Hertfordshire safe. Every day is different whatever your role in policing, so here’s an overview of your day-to-day responsibilities:
- You will be servicing and maintaining vehicles to manufacturers/VOSA standards.
- Diagnosing/fault finding on vehicles and Unique Police equipment.
- Keeping up to date with all paperwork/job cards.
- Plan and prepare vehicle equipment installations.
- General housing keeping.
- Attend external and online training courses when required.
- Liaise with management/stores to reduce vehicle downtime.
Are you the right person for the Vehicle Technician position?
It is important to us that we hire someone with the right values and attitude that align with ours. Whether officer or staff, we are serving the public, and the policing Competency and Values Framework underpins everything we do. We are also looking for you to:
- Have great attention to detail.
- Be proactive and use your initiative.
- Take a solution-focused approach to any query or task.
- Be a team player.
- Relevant City and Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Ability to design, plan and prepare vehicle equipment installations.
- Experience in use of computerised Vehicle diagnostic equipment.
- Full UK Driving Licence
- (Desired) previous experience working on motorcycles
If you think this could be the role for you, we encourage you to apply today. If you have any queries regarding the application, you can contact the recruitment team via recruitment@bch.police.uk
For Further Information:
To reach the hiring manager for queries regarding the role, contact Kevin Pedder via Kevin.pedder@herts.police.uk or 01707 354384 or 07590 450418
Some may find the application process daunting, please feel free to contact Kevin for any assistance required to complete the application, or any general questions.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
- Role Profile
We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be accessible once the advert closes.
- Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
