Vehicle Technician

Introduction to the Department

Looking for a change from the traditional motor trade? Want a better work-life balance without leaving the job you enjoy?

At West Midlands Police, we offer a different kind of career for skilled vehicle technicians. Work on a diverse fleet, including specialist police vehicles, while developing your skills with evolving automotive technology.

Why join us?

- A 36.5-hour working week, supporting a better work-life balance

- Excellent public sector pension scheme

- Generous annual leave entitlement

- Family-friendly policies and supportive leave arrangements

- Employee wellbeing support and benefits

- Opportunities for training and professional development

- A varied and rewarding role supporting frontline policing

Put your skills to work somewhere they really make a difference.

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified highly skilled and motivated Motor Vehicle Technician to join our Fleet Services team.

You will carry out servicing, maintenance, repairs and diagnostics across a diverse fleet, including cars, motorcycles, light commercial vehicles and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). All vehicles must be maintained to MOT standard, if you are not MOT Trained WMP will supply training.

You will play an important role in ensuring police vehicles are safe, reliable and fit for operational use. The role also includes specialist vehicle preparation, modifications, electrical installations and the fitting of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) equipment following appropriate training.

You will work independently and as part of a team, maintaining high technical standards and working alongside manufacturers and colleagues to deliver an effective fleet service.

Due to the operational nature of policing, you may occasionally be required at short notice to work outside normal working hours to support ongoing Force operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out servicing, maintenance, repairs and fault diagnosis across cars, motorcycles, light commercial vehicles and HGVs.
- Inspect, diagnose, repair and replace vehicle components and specialist police equipment, ensuring vehicles meet safety and operational requirements.
- Prepare and decommission police vehicles, including covert vehicles and equipment, and undertake vehicle modifications and electrical installations.
- Install and configure ANPR equipment within the Prep Shop following appropriate training.
- Complete road tests, electronic job cards and accurate maintenance records using the Fleet Management System (Tranman), working to industry-standard times and supporting vehicle examinations where required.

Full Role Details

Click here to view the full details of the role, including the Essential Criteria, Desirable Criteria and any educational requirements for the role.

Salary and Shifts

Salary: grade 6 £40,383.00 - £43,668.00

Shift patterns include shift allowance: No shift allowance

Hours 36.5 hours

Selection Process

- Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role.

Closing Date: 13/12/2026 @23:55
- Assessment and/or Interview (Delete as appropriate) - Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview and/or assessment. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Proposed date(s): TBA
- Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include:
Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Recruitment and Counter Terrorism / Security clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history as part of the vetting process. Click here for more information.
- Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs test and, where required, a fitness assessment.
- Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history.

We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them.