Vehicle Technician:
Corporate Assets - Fleet,
Grade E - £32,247 -£37,692 + 12.5% Equalisation Allowance,
Edge Lane
_Job Purpose: _
To maintain and repair a specialist fleet of police vehicles efficiently & cost-effectively, thus meeting all Force and legislative requirements
_Knowledge & Experience: _
Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Mechanical & Electronic Systems Light and/or Heavy Vehicle - or equivalent/significant relevant experience within the motor vehicle repair industry
Essential to hold practical knowledge of vehicle systems & various repair methods/procedures for a wide range of manufacturers' vehicles and HGV repair and maintenance experience
Post holder will need the ability to undertake a range of vehicle body repairs, including panel & component replacements for light & heavy vehicles, alongside capacity to fully utilise all vehicle platforms & operating systems and effect specific vehicle conversions and fit unique specialist onboard equipment
Detailed awareness of: vehicle manufacturers' warranty processes; vehicle diagnostic systems & methods and; manufacturer specific diagnostic equipment & diagnostic reporting as well as workshop tools/machinery/equipment, their usage & calibration
Sound grounding in manufacturer product training with a commitment to attend manufacturers specialist courses
Candidate is expected to be a Department of Vehicle Standards Agency Nominated Tester with a DVLA licence Category B C1 & D1 / C or C+E driving categories
Solid grasp of Health & Safety in Motor Vehicle Repair and Associated Industries: risk assessments, COSHH regulations etc
Demonstrable knowledge of vehicle examination processes (maintenance & repair)
Effective interpersonal communicator, able to explain vehicle maintenance and repairs & engage with diverse staff & officers
Balanced team & lone-worker approach - will need to be methodical, thorough & make soundly-judged decisions on tasks & workload triage
Please provide a copy of your CV and qualifications and a cover letter outlining your previous experience
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