We are a united team, and this role is important to us as it gives a great sense of pride knowing we are doing our part to keep Hertfordshire safe. Every day is different whatever your role in policing, so here's an overview of your day-to-day responsibilities:

You will be dismantling base vehicles to allow the conversion process to be undertaken, installing and fabricating when required, wiring harnesses to an agreed
Be able to read wiring schematics and translate these into wiring harnesses.
Diagnosing/fault finding and remedial works on Police vehicles and their unique Police equipment.
Familiarity of modern CAN systems and how they operate would be advantageous for this position.
Keeping up to date with all administrative tasks
Plan and prepare vehicle equipment installations following a pre-determined specification but gaining the autonomy with time to support in the design process and compliance testing of the conversions.
General housing keeping.
Attend external and online training courses when required.
Liaise with management/stores to reduce vehicle downtime.

It is important to us that we recruit someone with personal values and attitudes that align with ours. Whether officer or staff, we are serving the public, and the policing Competency and Values Framework underpins everything we do. We are also looking for you to:
Have great attention to detail
Be proactive and use your initiative
Take a solution-focused approach to any query or task
Be a team player
Relevant City and Guilds Level 2, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in motor vehicle engineering or auto electrical
Ability to design, plan and prepare vehicle equipment installations after an ongoing training and support package.
Experience in use of computerised Vehicle diagnostic equipment.
Full UK Driving Licence.

The constabulary employs over 3500 officers and staff and 500 PCSO's and specials. We are a modern, proactive and flexible police force. We put the communities we serve first and are there for victims when they need us most. We are now hiring for a Vehicle Commissioning Technician to help convert a range of vehicles to a specification suited to their intended roles. This position provides an exciting opportunity for a vehicle technician with an aptitude for vehicle electrical systems to branch off into this specialism, and with ongoing support and training, strive towards becoming a recognised expert in this field. Hertfordshire Constabulary has a diverse fleet of nearly 700 vehicles, and the initial role conversions carried out on these form a crucial element in their effectiveness in supporting front line Policing within Hertfordshire. Modern Police vehicles routinely incorporate a number of advanced electrical systems, including ANPR, communication, telematics and tracking

Starting pay of £32,613 rising with service up to £41,487 including discretionary £1563 per annum tool allowance
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, optional weekends when required
07.30 to 15.30 are the core hours, with the potential for an element of flexibility around these. Flexible working requests can be made
Annual leave allowance of 25 days - rising to 29 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years
Local government pension scheme
Opportunities for development and further study
A great Employee Assistant Programme providing free and confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
Long Service Awards
Blue Light Card
Force Lottery - purchase shares and win prizes
Cycle 2 Work scheme
Employee Welfare Fund
Access to Unison
And more!
Pension Schemes: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions and death-in-service benefits.
Generous Annual Leave: 24 to 33 days (depending on rank and length of service).
Sick Pay: Up to six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
Family Leave: Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (depending on service).
Carers and Discretionary Leave
Flexible Working: Including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working (role dependent).
Wellbeing Support: Local wellbeing teams, on-site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
Sports & Social Clubs: Enjoy discounts, trips, and events through our dedicated clubs.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Blue Light Card App: Option to sign up for discounts in-store and online for emergency service workers.
Financial Support: Access to Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans, and independent financial advice.
Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and professional wellbeing.
Staff Support Networks: Including groups for Black and Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith-based groups, and more.
Trade Union Membership: Access to UNISON.
Career Development: Opportunities for progression, promotion, and leadership training.
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
People of all ages and abilities
All faiths and religions
LGBTQ+ communities
Individuals from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds

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