Vehicle Technician Within Fleet

Hertfordshire Constabulary
Permanent
Full Time
Fleet
Headquarters, WGC, Herts
A4
£32,613

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Shift Allowance
2
37

07/12/2025, 23:55

About Hertfordshire Constabulary

The constabulary employs over 3500 officers and staff and 500 PCSO's and specials. We are a modern, proactive and flexible police force. We put the communities we serve first and are there for victims when they need us most.

We are now hiring for a Vehicle Technician to help maintain a fleet of nearly 700 vehicles to the highest standards.

It is important to us that we represent our local communities within Hertfordshire.

Everyone at Hertfordshire Constabulary takes personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.

Why join Hertfordshire Constabulary?

By joining us as a Vehicle Technician you will receive a vast range of opportunities and benefits. Some of these include:

  • Starting pay of £32,613 rising with service up to £41,487 including discretionary, plus 2 spinal column points for shift allowance.
  • £1500 per annum tool allowance.
  • £4200 per annum Market Related Supplement (MRS)
  • 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, optional weekends when required.
  • Weekly shift rotation.
  • Week one 06:00-14:00 Mon-Thurs, Friday 06:00-13:30
  • Week two 13:30-21:30 Mon-Thurs, Friday 13:00-20:30

Flexible working requests can be made.

  • Annual leave allowance of 25 days – rising to 29 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Opportunities for development and further study
  • A great Employee Assistant Programme providing free and confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
  • Long Service Awards
  • Blue Light Card
  • Force Lottery – purchase shares and win prizes.
  • Cycle 2 Work scheme
  • Employee Welfare Fund
  • Access to Unison
  • And more!

What does the Vehicle Technician role involve?

You will be working within a team of 12. We are a united team, and this role is important to us as it gives a great sense of pride knowing we are doing our part to keep Hertfordshire safe. Every day is different whatever your role in policing, so here’s an overview of your day-to-day responsibilities:

  1. You will be servicing and maintaining vehicles to manufacturers/VOSA standards.
  2. Diagnosing/fault finding on vehicles and Unique Police equipment.
  3. Keeping up to date with all paperwork/job cards.
  4. Plan and prepare vehicle equipment installations.
  5. General housing keeping.
  6. Attend external and online training courses when required.
  7. Liaise with management/stores to reduce vehicle downtime.

Are you the right person for the Vehicle Technician position?

It is important to us that we hire someone with the right values and attitude that align with ours. Whether officer or staff, we are serving the public, and the policing Competency and Values Framework underpins everything we do. We are also looking for you to:

  • Have great attention to detail.
  • Be proactive and use your initiative.
  • Take a solution-focused approach to any query or task.
  • Be a team player.
  • Relevant City and Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Ability to design, plan and prepare vehicle equipment installations.
  • Experience in use of computerised Vehicle diagnostic equipment.
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • (Desired) previous experience working on motorcycles

If you think this could be the role for you, we encourage you to apply today. If you have any queries, you can contact the recruitment team via recruitment@bch.police.uk

For Further Information:

To reach the hiring manager contact Kevin Pedder via Kevin.pedder@herts.police.uk or 01707 354384 or 07590 450418

Some may find the application process daunting, please feel free to contact Kevin for any assistance required to complete the application, or any general questions.

 

Additional Advert Information 

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role. 

Please note - If you qualify as an internal candidate for this role with the force that is advertising then Internal applicants can upload either a CV or the internal role summary form attached to the advert.  

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed with a successful candidate and accepted by them.  

Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions. 

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.

Help us deliver outstanding policing for everyone.
We believe that to serve our communities effectively, we need people from all backgrounds, bringing a wide range of life and professional experiences. This helps us reflect the communities we serve and ensures we deliver the best possible service.


Why Choose a Career in Policing?
Hertfordshire Constabulary is recognised as a pioneering and forward-thinking service, responsible for policing a large, diverse, and multicultural population.

If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding career—where you can make a real difference, take on new challenges, and gain a wide variety of experiences—then we want to hear from you.


What We Offer
We’re proud to support our people with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Pension Schemes: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions and death-in-service benefits.
  • Generous Annual Leave: 24 to 33 days (depending on rank and length of service).
  • Sick Pay: Up to six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
  • Family Leave: Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (depending on service).
  • Carers and Discretionary Leave
  • Flexible Working: Including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working (role dependent).
  • Wellbeing Support: Local wellbeing teams, on-site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
  • Sports & Social Clubs: Enjoy discounts, trips, and events through our dedicated clubs.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Blue Light Card App: Option to sign up for discounts in-store and online for emergency service workers.
  • Financial Support: Access to Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans, and independent financial advice.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and professional wellbeing.
  • Staff Support Networks: Including groups for Black and Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith-based groups, and more.
  • Trade Union Membership: Access to UNISON.
  • Career Development: Opportunities for progression, promotion, and leadership training.


Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those currently under-represented in policing, including:

  • Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
  • People of all ages and abilities
  • All faiths and religions
  • LGBTQ+ communities
  • Individuals from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds

All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.

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Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.


Police Barred and Advisory Lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.


Vetting and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Hertfordshire Constabulary recognises the growing use of AI tools in preparing job applications. While these tools can support you in expressing your skills and experience more effectively, their use must align with the principles of honesty, integrity, originality, and personal accountability. We want to learn about you and your own personal experiences and how these make you suitable for the role, this will be assessed throughout the recruitment process including at interview, which AI cannot replace. Please click HERE to find out more about the acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in our recruitment process.  

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