Vehicle Technician - Local Authority

Role:
Vehicle Technician x 2
Contract Length:
Until 31/03/27

Location:

Winsford
IR35:
Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £18.60-£22.97 per hour depending on scale

Spinwell is recruiting for a Vehicle Technician for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Carry out service, maintenance and mechanical repairs/modifications of the Constabulary’s vehicle fleet and external partners across multiple disciplines (e.g. pedal cycle, car, van, trailers) to a standard above DVSA MOT and vehicle manufacturer minimum standards.

• Enrolled in training/working towards - BTec, City & Guilds Level 3, or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles or with equivalent relevant experience.
• Hold a level 2 qualification or above, or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Some knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance
• Significant and broad range of experience working in a fleet workshop environment.

NOTE – Scale 4 will only move to Scale 5 once the technician has met the qualification criteria for Scale 5.

• Minimum entry requirement - BTec, City & Guilds Level 3, or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles or with equivalent relevant experience.
• Hold a level 2 qualification or above, or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Significant experience in a broad range of vehicle manufacturer training courses and have pass certificates.
• Significant experience and training in the use of a variety of workshop equipment and have pass certificates.

• Level 4 or equivalent and significant experience of working on police vehicles
• Level 3 or equivalent in Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles or equivalent qualification.
• Hold a full UK D1 Driving Licence.
• Hold a current Cat A motorcycle licence (nominated staff only).
• Complete a Forklift Driver training (nominated staff only).
• Experience As per Scale 5

• Must be willing to undertake an apprenticeship or similar formal training pathway.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take a flexible approach to tasks and work on own initiative.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer literate ability.

• Ability to carry out auto electrical repairs and diesel/petrol engine diagnosis.
• Must be a time-served technician having completed an apprenticeship or similar formal training pathway.
• Be competent and safe in the safe use and operation of workshop equipment under PUWER and LOLER regulations.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take a flexible approach to tasks and work on own initiative.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer literate ability.

Note:

Must complete all vehicle-related training courses as required to maintain and improve knowledge/skills and keep up with changes in vehicle design and new model introductions.

Complete relevant Police driver training motorcycle courses

Complete fleet approved Off Road motorcycle repair training

Complete fleet approved On Road motorcycle repair training

Complete and pass an Air Conditioning training course

Specialist Type 2 – AUX Heaters/Air Con.

- Complete approved fleet training course

Specialist Type 3 – Glass Repair (inc. windscreen) - Complete approved fleet training course

Complete and pass fleet approved Emergency Equipment control system training

Manufacture software updates and complex diagnostics - line Manager verification of capability

Maintenance, deinstallation and repair of digital video - line manager verification of capability