Vehicle Technician - Local Authority

About The Role

Role: Vehicle Technician x 2 REF 376253
Contract Length: Until 31/03/27
Location: Winsford
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £18.60-£22.97 per hour depending on scale

 

Spinwell is recruiting for a Vehicle Technician for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

Carry out service, maintenance and mechanical repairs/modifications of the Constabulary’s vehicle fleet and external partners across multiple disciplines (e.g. pedal cycle, car, van, trailers) to a standard above DVSA MOT and vehicle manufacturer minimum standards.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

Prior Education and Experience

Scale 4

• Enrolled in training/working towards - BTec, City & Guilds Level 3, or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles or with equivalent relevant experience.
• Hold a level 2 qualification or above, or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Some knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance
• Significant and broad range of experience working in a fleet workshop environment.

 

NOTE – Scale 4 will only move to Scale 5 once the technician has met the qualification criteria for Scale 5.

 

Additionally for Scale 5

• Minimum entry requirement - BTec, City & Guilds Level 3, or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles or with equivalent relevant experience.
• Hold a level 2 qualification or above, or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Significant experience in a broad range of vehicle manufacturer training courses and have pass certificates.
• Significant experience and training in the use of a variety of workshop equipment and have pass certificates.

 

Additionally for Scale 6

• Level 4 or equivalent and significant experience of working on police vehicles
• Level 3 or equivalent in Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles or equivalent qualification.
• Hold a full UK D1 Driving Licence.
• Hold a current Cat A motorcycle licence (nominated staff only).
• Complete a Forklift Driver training (nominated staff only).
• Experience As per Scale 5

 

Skills

Essential (for Scale 4)

• Must be willing to undertake an apprenticeship or similar formal training pathway.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take a flexible approach to tasks and work on own initiative.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer literate ability.

 

Essential (for Scale 5 & Scale 6)

• Ability to carry out auto electrical repairs and diesel/petrol engine diagnosis.
• Must be a time-served technician having completed an apprenticeship or similar formal training pathway.
• Be competent and safe in the safe use and operation of workshop equipment under PUWER and LOLER regulations.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take a flexible approach to tasks and work on own initiative.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer literate ability.

 

Note: Must complete all vehicle-related training courses as required to maintain and improve knowledge/skills and keep up with changes in vehicle design and new model introductions.

Additionally for Scale 6

 

Specialism 1: Motorcycles

Complete relevant Police driver training motorcycle courses

Complete fleet approved Off Road motorcycle repair training

Complete fleet approved On Road motorcycle repair training

 

Specialism 2: Specialist equipment

Complete and pass an Air Conditioning training course

Specialist Type 1 – Outboard motors  - Complete approved fleet training course

Specialist Type 2 – AUX Heaters/Air Con.  - Complete approved fleet training course 

Specialist Type 3 – Glass Repair (inc. windscreen)  - Complete approved fleet training course 

 

Specialism 3: Emergency Equipment

Complete and pass fleet approved Emergency Equipment control system training

 

Specialism 4: Manufacture software updates and complex diagnostics

Manufacture software updates and complex diagnostics - line Manager verification of capability

 

Specialism 5: Digital video recording equipment

Maintenance, deinstallation and repair of digital video - line manager verification of capability

 

Specialism 6: Commission vehicles

Commission new/used police vehicles, including installation, radio equipment as required - line manager verification of capability

 

Specialism 7: Mobile maintenance

Complete and pass a MOT Tester course

Complete a city and guilds (or equivalent) Tyre fitting and maintenance course

 

Specialism 8: Vehicle livery

Complete approved fleet training course for livery fitment.

 

Postholders at scale 6 must also complete a ECDL (European basic computer skills) course or equivalent

 

If you are a Vehicle Technician, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

 

 

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

 

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