Full-time | 37 hours | Monday–Friday
Skilled Technicians Wanted – Not Just Another Garage Job
If you’re an experienced vehicle technician, you already know your skills are in high demand.
So why choose this role? Because this isn’t retail, and it’s not repetitive dealership work.
This is about keeping frontline police officers on the road responding to emergencies, protecting communities, and saving lives.
Every job you complete has real impact.
Why You Should Apply (Before Someone Else Does)
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No weekend shifts or late evenings a genuine work-life balance.
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Varied, specialist fleet (no monotony).
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Ongoing manufacturer training to keep your skills ahead of the curve.
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Job stability in a critical public service.
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Clear progression opportunities.
What You’ll Be Working On
Forget doing the same services day in, day out. You’ll maintain and repair a fleet of over 4,000 vehicles, including:
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High-performance response vehicles
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Armed response units
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Patrol cars and vans
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Motorcycles and specialist vehicles
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Trailers, horseboxes and more
If you’re someone who enjoys variety, challenge, and problem-solving, this is a step up from the ordinary.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical faults
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Carrying out essential maintenance and repairs
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Inspecting and road-testing vehicles
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Using advanced diagnostic technology
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Managing warranty work efficiently
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Keeping accurate technical records
What You Need
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Solid experience as a vehicle technician (automotive / fleet / HGV welcome)
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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
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Experience with modern vehicle systems and electronics
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A mindset focused on quality, safety, and pride in your work.
What You’ll Get in Return
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Competitive salary. There is also an opportunity to progress to Master Technician status at Band 3G by completing advanced qualifications and meeting required productivity standards. Upon achieving this status, the market supplement increases by a further £1,000.
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Structured working hours (no shifts & no weekends): Mon–Thurs 08:00–16:00|Fri 08:00–15:30
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24 days holiday + bank holidays (Rising to 29 after 5 years service)
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Local Government Pension Scheme
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Access to lifestyle discounts and wellbeing support
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Real career progression and technical development
Don’t Miss This Opportunity
In today’s market, skilled technicians are in demand but roles like this, with real purpose, stability, and variety, are rare.
If you’re ready for something more than just another workshop job, this is your chance.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
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 9 August 2026.
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