Fleet Vehicle Electrician

Overview

Fleet Services are responsible for maintaining Force vehicles across Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Our mission is to provide a safe, reliable and efficient vehicle fleet that meets the demands of operational policing. We operate four workshops across Devon and Cornwall and are now seeking an Auto Electrician to join our workshop at Sowton, Exeter. You will deliver a prompt, efficient and high-quality auto electrical repair and maintenance service, helping to maximise vehicle availability and ensure all assets remain safe, reliable, legally compliant and fit for purpose.

• Diagnosing and repairing auto electrical faults across a wide range of vehicles and equipment
• Carrying out planned and reactive auto electrical maintenance
• Completing all associated documentation accurately and on time
• Ensuring work is completed in line with health and safety standards and manufacturer guidance

This isn’t just a job – it’s a career. Many of our technicians have over 30 years’ service, which speaks volumes about the environment and culture we offer:

• Clean, warm, safe and well-equipped workshops
• Work completed to the highest standard, not to a customer’s budget
• Safety always comes before profit – no bonus schemes, just pride in doing the job right
• Excellent work–life balance: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• No scheduled weekend working
• Optional overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Flexi-time, all Bank Holidays, and generous annual leave entitlement
• Death in service benefit for peace of mind
• All specialist tools provided
• Personal tools and toolboxes insured and replaced if broken
• Apply today and discover why our people choose to stay!

• Workshop experience in automotive electrical disciplines
• Good understanding of health and safety within auto electrical work
• Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and their practical application
• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:

Hiring Line Manager:
Emma Edwards - Fleet Safety and Compliance Manager

Email Address: emma.

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.