Vehicle Technician VBRP75

Unit 41, Wakefield
£30,783.00 - £32,772.00 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Transport Department here at West Yorkshire Police. We are looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician to work in a team of 20+ technicians who are responsible for the scheduled maintenance and repairs of over 1200 vehicles.

As the successful candidate you must have the required skills and knowledge to carry out the full range of duties expected of a skilled vehicle Technician and maintain the required standard of workmanship as well as the capability to undertake the following key responsibilities: 

1. Lead by example and behave in line with the Police Code of Ethics ensuring that the force values and behavioural expectations are clearly understood and considered by managers, officers and staff in their decision making and actions; reinforcing and influencing them through all interactions and processes.

2. Consider the economic viability of vehicle repair. Carry out the inspection, service/repair of a range of vehicles/plant at workshops and other locations in line with industry standards, performing road tests as required.

3. Ensure all paperwork is completed to an acceptable standard to comply with manufacturers’ warranty procedures / force policy and vehicle legislation.

4. Use various sources of information and equipment to carry out complex vehicle repairs, including the use of various manufacturers’ diagnostic equipment, including software updates and new component programming.

5. Maintain an understanding of various pieces of Police specific equipment as fitted throughout the fleet, diagnosing and rectifying faults. Use electrical skills to perform repairs on communications, speed monitoring or other emergency equipment as required.

6. Supervise, train and assist apprentices and colleagues to aid with their development.

7. Carry our mobile repair service throughout the force area including roadside repairs.

8. Identify and utilise the correct tools, parts, and materials, reporting any defects in equipment as quickly as possible.

9. Have Knowledge of and comply with C.O.S.H.H., all Health and Safety at work regulations, the use of P.P.E. and Force Policy to ensure a safe working environment. Additionally, practice good housekeeping always in the workplace, and to ensure your work area is clean and tidy and made a safe area to work.


Applicants must have a City & Guilds/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Motor Vehicle Engineering as a minimum and must be apprentice trained in the vocation of vehicle technician/maintenance and repairs. They must have proven relevant experience in vehicle repair and maintenance and be able to use personal computers and manufactures software packages.

It is essential that the successful candidate holds a full and current UK/European Driving Licence.

West Yorkshire Police offer several benefits to their staff. The successful candidate will be entitled to the following benefits:

- 27 days annual leave which will increase to 32 days after 5 years (not including Bank Holidays).
- 7.5 hr working day (Mon-Fri) 37-hour week. Flexible working arrangements (application required).
- Full sick pay for up to 6 months which drops to half pay for a further 6 months (depending on length of service).
- Overtime offered during periods of high workload and operational demand.
- Attractive pension scheme - West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
- Travel assistance: Salary sacrifice car leasing scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts on Metro Card.
- Blue Light Card (provides discounts to a range of activities and stores).
- Free membership to the College of Policing and access to Learning and Development (including externally accredited programmes).
- Recognised Trade Unions, Police Federation and Staff Support networks, various sports, and social clubs.

The successful candidate will be starting on £30,783.00 per annum which is £15.95 an hour with annual increments rising to £32,772.00 per annum (£16.98) after 2 years..

The application process will close on 7th January 2024 at 23:55pm.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

No Shift Allowance

This opportunity is closed to applications.