AddressAuto Installation Technician
Asset and Logistics
Wakefield
Permanent
1 full time post
An exciting opportunity have arisen to join the Transport Department of West Yorkshire Police where an individual is required to join the Vehicle Preparation Unit (VPU). The successful candidate will be working within a team of highly skilled VPU Technicians and Fabricators as a Vehicle Installation Technician. The successful candidate must have the knowledge and capability to undertake the following key responsibilities:
- To commission a wide range of vehicles to a high standard which will be deployed for a multitude of usages within West Yorkshire Police.
- To commission vehicles to set specifications which are in line with legislation and regulations.
- To install specialised police equipment (police emergency lighting, in-car CCTV, ANPR systems, Tracker system, telematics, radio communication equipment, etc) along with their associated brackets.
- To apply vehicle livery and anti-bandit film to windows.
- Work as part of a team in the design and manufacture of equipment for specialist police uses.
- Attend training courses for professional and personal development, both in house and at suppliers/manufacturers bases.
- Complete all approved Vehicle Fleet Management forms and miscellaneous paperwork in a precise and accurate manner.
- Work at alternative locations around the Force area when required by VPU Management.
- To removal all police equipment from vehicles for disposal.
The successful candidates must have a level 3 City and Guilds/NVQ in Motor Vehicle Engineering / Auto Electrics or equivalent, as well as relevant proven experience gained in a recognised motor vehicle environment.
Ideal candidates will have the potential to achieve industry standard performance requirements and be physically capable of undertaking the duties of the post.
It is essential that the successful candidates holds a full and current UK/European Driving Licence.
West Yorkshire Police offer a number of benefits to their employees as well as an attractive pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. The successful candidate will be entitled to the following benefits.
- 27 days annual leave which will increase to 32 days after 5 years of service (not including bank holidays).
- 37-hour week (Mon-Fri)
- Full sick pay for 6 months which drops to half pay for a further 6 months (depending on length of service).
- Overtime offered during periods of high workload.
- Career Pathways (in development)
- Salary sacrifice car leasing scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts on Metro Card
- Blue Light Card (provides discounts to a range of activities and stores)
- Recognised Trade Unions and the Police federation
- Free membership to the College of Policing
- Learning and Development (including externally accredited programmes)
- Flexible working arrangements (application required)
- Flexi Time Scheme (role dependent)
- Various sports and social clubs
- Attractive pension scheme - West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Applicants are required to submit a covering letter (max. 3 pages) outlining how they meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined within the role profile and a copy of their CV. Please ensure that on your CV and covering letter that your Name, Date of Birth, Address are deleted from both.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 17th March 2024.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
