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Location: Churchill Way, Sheffield
Salary: £31,296 - £35,526 plus a market rate supplement of 5%
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
In this role you will be responsible for repair, maintenance and serving of all police motor vehicles, motorcycles, plant and auxiliary equipment.
* Carry out to a high standard preventative maintenance and servicing on police vehicles, plant and equipment.
* Diagnosis and repair of faults on police vehicles, plant or equipment using manufacturers in house electronic diagnosis equipment.
* Where necessary attend incapacitated vehicles at the roadside or vehicle base and recover or repair same.
* Carry out recovery of police vehicles without supervision as required by management.
* Carry out uncertified M.O.T standard tests on police vehicles.
* Work at any of the Police workshops on a short- or longer-term assignments, as indicated by Vehicle Fleet Management.
* Attend training courses, both technical and personal development either in-house or at manufacturers’ premises occasionally requiring overnight stay.
* Complete all approved Vehicle Fleet Management forms and miscellaneous paperwork in a precise and accurate manner.
Key Responsibilities are listed above.
Skills And Experience
* Must possess a City & Guilds/NVQ 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering.
* Must have at least 5 years’ experience following an indentured apprenticeship ideally in a main dealer outlet.
* Must possess a full driving licence.
What We Offer
* A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
* A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
* Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
* Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
* Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
* Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025
* Membership to the Sports and Social Club
* Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.
Appearance & Standards
South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance.
South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values
At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust.
Smarter Ways Of Working
South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation.
Contact Details
For further information about the role, please contact: Jo Buckley on 07769 131425
Closing Date: 17th October 2025
How To Apply
Please click ‘Apply’
Candidate Information
Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required.
Diversity & Inclusion
Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.
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