Department
Chiltern Transport Consortium
Location
Aylesbury
Rank/Grade
TVP Broad Band 3F
Salary
Linked Grade, Band 3F circa £35,245 per annum, rising to Band 3G, circa £39,241 (both inclusive of a £4,000 market supplement) depending on skills, knowledge and relevant experience, plus benefits
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert
Two posts - Aylesbury
Join the team.
An exciting opportunity to make a difference. Become part of the team that keeps Thames Valley safe.
With a fleet of over 4000 assets across the consortium, and the complex need for modern policing, we maintain a variety of vehicles, that include a diverse range of marked and unmarked police vehicles, such as Fast Roads, Armed Response, Patrol Vehicles, Motorcycles, Vans, Horseboxes, trailers & Much more.
You’ll have plenty to experience and get involved in.
The technicians play a crucial role in ensuring vehicle availability for officers to have the vehicles they require efficiently and safely while taking pride in doing so.
Key Responsibilities
Vehicle maintenance – Provide efficient service to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on the vehicle fleet. Reduce vehicle maintenance costs and maximise fleet availability by ensuring work on the vehicle fleet is timely and necessary. Follow multiple manufacturers’ repair instructions, specific methods and techniques. Accurately determine the serviceability of all vehicle components, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic; using industry recognised tools and equipment.
Warranty jobs - Accurately follow the ‘end to end’ process for each manufacturer’s warranty process to maximise return.
Inspection and diagnosis - Visually inspect and road test vehicles, interpreting feedback from the vehicle’s correct function. Diagnose electrical faults accurately, using high and low technology electrical test equipment to ensure they achieve minimum (or exceed) vehicle manufacturers’ standards. Maintain high technology test equipment to configure / reconfigure the appropriate system correctly.
Data / Information - Accurately record measurements and data on completed work. Read, interpret and analyse wiring diagrams, making use of interactive guides available from various manufacturers’ diagnostic equipment and web-based programs.
Development / training - Take responsibility for your personal development and keep up to date with relevant training for manufacturers and advanced training with a variety of different Police equipment.
Benefits;
5 Day working, 37 hours. (Mon – Thurs; 0800-1600, Friday 0800-15:30)
24 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays (After 5 year service – extends to 29 days plus Bank Holidays)
Wide range of lifestyle discounts
Career development
Option to join local government pension scheme.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at
[email protected] quoting reference 23412. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 5 July 2026.
Transport - https://tvpcareers.co.uk/roles/police-staff/transport/
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At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
