Vehicle Equipment Technician

at  Surrey Police Sussex Police Collaboration

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.
Division / Department - Joint Transport Service
Grade - Surrey Police Grade G / Sussex Police Grade 10
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £32,163 - £38,008 / Sussex Police £34,329 - £37,692
Working Hours - 37.5 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Crawley Down

QUALIFICATIONS:

City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Technician Cert Pts 1, 2 and 3 (Full Tech Cert) or, City and Guilds Full mechanics certificate (NVQ 3),
Or electrical, Radio / Communication or Electronic qualification or equivalent Military Qualification.
City and guilds, NVQ or recognised equivalent in Vehicle Automotive Engineering
IMI Level 2 Electric & Hybrid Automotive Engineering

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Relevant experience in a blue light fleet, conversion & system maintenance preferably Police or military.
Competent with IT office solutions (e.g. MS Word, Excel). Understand and used all the design and printing function of the 3D (SolidWorks) programmes. Create a bespoke vehicle equipment / conversion wiring diagram using Soildworks Electrical, Viso and Word/ Publisher to create user manuals / repair manuals.
Proven understanding of H&S regulations which include, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 1998, Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) & Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation (PUWER) 1998.
Sound communication skills with experience of engaging stakeholders and external suppliers and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Comprehensive experience in and understanding of the criteria and standards relating to the installation of overt and covert Police equipment into both marked and unmarked vehicles
Good experience of working effectively as part of a team and able to work effectively on own initiative.
Proven ability in problem solving and working under pressure with minimal supervision
Excellent organisation skills with the ability to continually prioritise own workload and work to strict timescales
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme
• Tool Allowance

Further Information

Chief Constables’ Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.