Fleet Vehicle Technician

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 If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application