Fleet Maintenance Assistant

TipTopJob; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000

Job description

Location: Exeter

Salary: Scale C: Starts at A GBP 24,222 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of A GBP 25,626 per annum

Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon and Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same Scale.

We are welcoming applications for the role of Fleet Maintenance Assistant with Dorset Police based at the following location(s): Sowton, Exeter

Type of employment: Permanent

Type of working arrangement: Static Worker: A Static Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment.

Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

Allowances: This role attracts no allowances.

About The Role

To perform a series of tasks and minor fleet projects to aide Fleet Services in their business as usual activities.

This post oversees the day to day provision of force cycles, ensuring that the department delivers a safe and effective cycle fleet for Dorset Police.

To perform semi-skilled duties which may include:

• Management of force cycles, to include maintenance and repair;
• Driving duties where required;
• Telematics general repair and defect maintenance;
• General assistance to Vehicle workshops;
• Minor fleet projects;
• Resilience to Parts and Stores and Fleet Admin office as required.

To oversee, maintain and repair force cycles to the force standards. Delivering an efficient and effective service ensuring that cycles are safe, reliable and compliant at all times.

Completion of maintenance documents, including job cards, ordering and stock management of cycle parts. Ensuring all parts required are accurately accounted for and invoices reviewed and processed.

General repair and maintenance of telematics equipment within force vehicles. Working to quickly identify and remedy faults found with the systems.

To assist with ad hoc minor fleet projects in a timely manner (non-budgetary).

Resilience to Parts and Stores and Fleet Admin Office where required.

What You Get If You Join Us

If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 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 A GBP 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.

Annual Leave Entitlement

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).

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Force, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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