Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

All candidates must be 18 to apply for the apprenticeship roles and have Maths and English Grade 4 or above.

Prospective staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

Can you see yourself training and working in a world class vehicle technician role?

Why not join us at West Midlands Police where you will earn whilst you learn gaining level 3 qualifications through an approved Vehicle Technician apprenticeship programme.

• To gain skills to complete a full inspection/service taking due consideration to Police driving requirements against the optimum use of parts, diagnose, repair and replace major components including Police equipment, resulting in level 3 qualification in SMR.
• To gain qualifications in the modification of vehicles for Police use including all electrical equipment.
• Work within industry standard times. Complete job cards electronically. Assist Technicians with vehicle examinations before and after contract repairs.
• Assist with completion of job records using a fleet management system (Tranman啪啪).
• Use computerised systems and communicate effectively in written and verbal form itanw .
Gain mechanical experience within a motor vehicle workshop environment.
• Assist a vehicle technician utilizing the latest diagnostic equipment, both OE and non–OE.
• Service and repair air conditioning systems and safely dispose of refrigerant when qualifications are gained.
• Be trained in the removal and replacement of tyres with specialist tools.
• Assist in completing 4‑wheel alignment using specialist equipment.
• Duties include day‑to‑day diagnosis, repair and servicing (SMR) of police vehicles and ancillary equipment, light commercial vehicles, commissioning and de‑commissioning of vehicles and covert equipment, and design and installation of ANPR after training.
• Complete manufacturer courses to enable correct SMR of police vehicles to manufacturer standards, maintaining vehicle warranty.
• All apprentice technicians will be trained to manufacturer standards to enable future in‑house warranty (Vauxhall, Ford).
• May be required to work outside normal hours to meet operational requirements.
• Follow written or verbal instructions as necessary.
• Utilise computer systems to complete written work and job cards.

• Mention strong Maths, English, Science and/or IT ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and aptitude in using computerised systems.
• Logical thinker with a mature attitude to work and training.
• Team player with a passion to progress as a vehicle technician.
• Eye for detail to complete diagnosis, repair and servicing of police vehicles and ancillary equipment.
• Ability to commission and de‑commission specialised in‑car police equipment, including design and installation of automatic number plate recognition equipment.

• Motorcycle licence.
• City & Guilds car and van tyre fitting.
• City & Guilds level 3 mobile air conditioning systems.
• Current and clean full driving licence.

• £24,675 initial training salary, increasing annually during training.
• Initial 42‑month fixed‑term contract with potential to be extended.
• Level 3 Vehicle Technician apprenticeship supported by quality work experience and training within West Midlands Police Fleet Services Division.

Successful applicants will be required to pass recruitment vetting and counter‑terrorism clearance scrutiny prior to commencement, including a full background and financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Successful applicants will be subject to a medical assessment, which may include a drug or hearing test.

TBC

36.5 hours per week, 07:30 to 15:30 Monday to Friday.

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West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader. All candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

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Vehicle Technician
• Birmingham, England, UK