Fleet Vehicle Technician

Description:

Fleet Vehicle Technician
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall
Salary: Scale E - Starts at £27,789 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £31,755 per annum
Type of working arrangement: Static-Worker - A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment.
Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
The Role
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Would you like to be part of a professional team, responsible for maintaining, servicing, diagnosing and repairing Police vehicles?
If so, the Police are seeking to recruit a permanent, full time Vehicle Technician based Bodmin Workshop.
The role involves:
* Delivering an effective repair service.
* Conducting scheduled maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
* Completing repairs and maintenance documentation
Skills and Qualifications
* To be able to evidence a high degree of competence in motor vehicle service and repair preferably to City & Guilds, Vehicle Technician or NVQ level 3 accredited standard with significant post apprenticeship experience.
* Awareness of general risk assessments, COSHH regulations and Health and Safety regulations pertinent to the vehicle maintenance industry.
* Ability to prioritise work as well as providing a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving.
* Knowledge of up-to-date motor vehicle engineering, terminology and practises including diagnostic and repair techniques.
* Good level of communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with staff and officers of all levels, along with the ability to work as part of a team.
* Must hold Full UK driving licence unless prevented by reason of disability. Reasonable adjustments will be considered.
* Hold a current Vehicle Inspectorate Nominated Tester Certificate or experienced to an equivalent standard.
* Good keyboard skills and computer literate with practical examples of using MS Office applications including Outlook and Word.
* Experience of working to industry repair times to an efficient and effective high standard.
Benefits
* A competitive salary with yearly increments.
* Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
* Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
* Company sick pay.
* Competitive local government pension scheme.
* Job related equipment, as required.
* Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
* Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
* Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
* Development and training opportunities.
* Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
* Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
To Apply
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