Fleet Management Recovery Driver

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference?

We have an opportunity to join our Fleet Management as a Recovery Driver, you will be on the front-line providing a comprehensive vehicle recovery, collection, delivery and driving service. This includes the transportation of equipment, to support policing activities and the effective and efficient operation of Fleet Management.

Our Recovery Drivers are integral members of our team and have a positive, can-do attitude, ready to take on the unique challenges of working with police fleet vehicles.

What will I be doing?

You will be required to load, transport and unload vehicles moving to and from the fleet workshop for maintenance and repair. Many of those vehicles can be driven, but there are occasions when damaged or immobile vehicles need to be transported, requiring you to be familiar with equipment and techniques used in those circumstances. Vehicles transported range in size and weight from cars to light commercial vehicles and occasional motorcycles.

You will work a 37-hour week, covering the period 08:00 - 16:00 hours, Monday to Friday, with the choice whether to work fixed or flexible daily hours. However, occasional flexibility is required of all staff to meet short notice operational requirements, which may include a request to work overtime or additional hours.

Experience of collecting and delivering vehicles from depots and vehicle repairers.
A thorough understanding of the safe systems of work and vehicle check procedures required in this environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Category CE Driving Licence.
Vehicle transport and / or recovery experience using a flat-bed or slide-back truck with spectacle lift frame.

As part of the role, you'll need to complete the below course, however this can be done in role and is not a requirement to apply.

Institute of Vehicle Recovery Modules VR1 - VR7 (inclusive) and VR24 or equivalent., Disability Confident
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Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job - and that's where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.

As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we'll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.

As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.

Whether you're a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.

Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something that really matters.