Police Vehicle Technician - Bicester

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a range of benefits including 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years of service. We also offer a wide range of lifestyle discounts and a fantastic local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at quoting reference 21475. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 15 December 2024.
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At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more .
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be .
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

Thames Valley Police depend on a well maintained and efficient fleet to deliver services to our large and diverse communities throughout Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. By being a technician for the police you become an integral part of the thin blue line which is essential in keep people safe. A get it right first time mentality and attention to detail are a must in this busy, fast paced environment.
No two days will be the same, with a blue light repair required one day and a cell van door replacement the next, so an ability to adapt and work in a varied environment is essential. We have an extremely wide array of vehicle makes and models on fleet, all covering different roles from armed response and dog section to crime scene investigation and drone team vehicles, showing the diversity of each potential job and the need for an extraordinary technician to undertake the role.
Candidates must be qualified to City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or an equivalent Motor Vehicle Technology level and have recent experience working as a Motor Vehicle Technician.
Uniquely, there is no bonus system in place or compulsory weekend working, with working hours are Monday to Thursday 0800 to 1600hrs and Friday 0800 to 1530hrs with optional overtime available.