Motor Vehicle Technician at South Yorkshire Police

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

37020.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Motor vehicle engineering, Vehicle maintenance, Vehicle servicing, Electronic diagnosis, Fault diagnosis, Roadside repair, Vehicle recovery, MOT standard testing, Preventative maintenance, Technical repair

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Role: Motor Vehicle Technician Department: Vehicle Fleet Management Location: Churchill Way, Sheffield Salary: £32,613 - £37,020 (plus a market rate supplement of 5%) Hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent In this role you will conduct vehicle service repairs & maintenance to meet the needs of the service. You will also be responsible for repair, maintenance and servicing of all police motor vehicles, motorcycles, pant, and auxiliary equipment owned, leased, or loaned by SYP. Key responsibilities: * Carry out to a high standard preventative maintenance and servicing on police vehicles, plant and equipment. * Diagnosis and repair of faults on police vehicles, plant or equipment using manufacturers in house electronic diagnosis equipment. * Where necessary attend incapacitated vehicles at the roadside or vehicle base and recover or repair same. * Carry out recovery of police vehicles without supervision as required by management. * Carry out uncertified M.O.T standard tests on police vehicles. * Work at any of the Police workshops on a short- or longer-term assignments, as indicated by Vehicle Fleet Management. * Attend training courses, both technical and personal development either in-house or at manufacturers’ premises occasionally requiring overnight stay. * Complete all approved Vehicle Fleet Management forms and miscellaneous paperwork in a precise and accurate manner. Skills and experience: * Must possess a City & Guilds/NVQ 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering. * Must have at least 5 years’ experience following an indentured apprenticeship ideally in a main dealer outlet. * Must possess a full driving licence. Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview. For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please click here [https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/south-yorkshire/careers/talent-acquisition-team-documents/role-profiles/motor-vehicle-technician-role-profile.docx?_t_id=uEBmHikZgoLbSYh4nQQa9g==&_t_uuid=JHXYb-c6S9iUr5Yxnw_Epw&_t_q=motor&_t_tags=siteid:9a7e26e6-9ba2-42bf-80ec-103507e5aec9,language:en,andquerymatch&_t_hit.id=Cds_Soh_Web_Models_Media_GenericMedia/_b4b874bb-b78d-4ec7-b526-0346730f42ef_en-GB&_t_hit.pos=1] to view the role profile. What we offer: We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below: * A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme * Generous annual leave allowance * A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave * Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working * A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust * Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police * Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice * Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme * Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police) * Membership to the Sports and Social Club * Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks Eligibility: Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police. Appearance & Standards: South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process. South Yorkshire Police’s overarching aim is to deliver an excellent police service to support safer communities. The public’s assessment of our excellence is influenced by the level of trust and confidence in us, as an organisation and as individuals. In comparison to the general public, police officers and police staff are held to a higher standards of behaviour and accountability. In applying to join the police, applicants are accepting of these higher standards and understand the implications on their right to privacy. South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values: At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to. Smarter ways of Working: South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community. There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid. This role has been evaluated as a fixed role. Fixed: This is a traditional arrangement, applicable when the work is mostly required to be undertaken at a fixed single place of work (on police premises) for most of the time. The work can only or is more effectively delivered from a police premises or other agreed organisational/partner premises. Contact details: For further information about the role, please contact: Joanne Buckley by email Joanne.Buckley@southyorkshire.police.uk [Joanne.Buckley@southyorkshire.police.uk] Closing Date: 18th May 2026 Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Recruitment Manager and the Line Manager for the role. Candidate Information: Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check. Diversity & Inclusion: Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates. It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups. If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. Documents to Review: For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here [https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/south-yorkshire/careers/talent-acquisition-team-documents/advert-content/force-vetting-guide---police-staff.pdf?_t_id=SyD1OZPKjmmSqhIbCwEkog==&_t_uuid=rCAQcMj_RwWNvC0ZLFmsBg&_t_q=police+staff&_t_tags=language:en,siteid:9a7e26e6-9ba2-42bf-80ec-103507e5aec9,andquerymatch&_t_hit.id=Cds_Soh_Web_Models_Media_GenericMedia/_af8e1af7-143e-4f8b-9e92-e84ce1a6485a_en-GB&_t_hit.pos=2] For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here [https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/south-yorkshire/careers/talent-acquisition-team-documents/advert-content/application-guidance---new.docx?_t_id=uEBmHikZgoLbSYh4nQQa9g==&_t_uuid=FOZ7K4bMS7-Jgck8ieCvGw&_t_q=application+guidance&_t_tags=siteid:9a7e26e6-9ba2-42bf-80ec-103507e5aec9,language:en,andquerymatch&_t_hit.id=Cds_Soh_Web_Models_Media_GenericMedia/_84e993a4-8b37-4c95-85a9-4f31e39a8939_en-GB&_t_hit.pos=1] For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here [https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/south-yorkshire/careers/talent-acquisition-team-documents/advert-content/syp-fit-values.pdf] View our recruitment video: https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c [https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c]

Responsibilities

The technician will conduct service, repairs, and preventative maintenance on police motor vehicles, motorcycles, and auxiliary equipment. Responsibilities also include diagnosing faults using electronic equipment and performing roadside recovery when necessary.