Fleet Vehicle Electrician
Location: Sowton, Exeter
Salary: Scale E - Starts at £30,333 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £34,662 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
About the role:
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.
Key responsibilities include:
* 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
Why Join Devon & Cornwall Police Fleet Services?
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!
You should be able to demonstrate:
* 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
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 £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.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Devon and Cornwall Police, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
The closing date for applications is 26/02/2026, 12:00