Salary: Band 4, £23,100 - £23,361 per annum
Location: Fleet Workshops, Killingworth
Apprenticeship level: Level 3 Apprenticeship, duration 3 years
The role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve the force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us as a Vehicle Technician as part of our Apprenticeship Scheme working in our Fleet Management Department.
If you are looking to take your first steps into the Automotive industry, this could be the job for you. This is an ideal opportunity to learn and earn at the same time.
We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in the automotive industry, who is enthusiastic and has a can-do attitude and ready to take on the unique challenges of working on police fleet vehicles.
You must be able to work well in a team and in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll do
Working towards a level 3 qualification you will be trained as an Automotive Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) your role is to provide a repair and maintenance service for emergency service vehicles.
This will include routine servicing, repair and maintenance, fault diagnosis, commissioning and decommissioning of police vehicles as well as the installation and maintenance of specialist equipment and the completion of appropriate documentation and records, all of which must be to a high standard, to ensure police vehicles are available for operational use.
You will be given paid time off for to attend College for day release (term time only). You will be subject to a continued monitoring process for the duration of the apprenticeship to ensure the required standards of both Northumbria Police and the training provider are met.
There is a possibility of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification.
What you’ll bring
• Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths for example a GCSE or iGCSE at grade C (level 4) or above, Functional Skills Level 2, Key Skills Level 2 (Communication and / or Literacy) or Adult Numeracy / Literacy Plus
• Basic knowledge of computing systems for diagnostic purpose
• Critical thinking with the ability to analyse situations and make informed decisions
We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.
Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Adam Bartlett via email Adam.Bartlett@northumbria.police.uk
Just so you know
Applicants that have priority status, in line with the recruitment prioritisation matrix, will be considered for roles first.
For any queries about the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.police.uk
All staff must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.