Motor Vehicle Body Repairer

Position Details

• Location: Eastwood, Rotherham
• Salary: £32,613 – £37,020 (plus a market rate supplement of 5%)
• Hours: 37
• Contract Type: Permanent

Job Description

As a qualified Motor Vehicle Body Repairer you will be capable of carrying out a high standard of damage repair, refurbishment and painting of police vehicles and plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs of damaged vehicles to a high standard, assess damage and prepare costings
• Advise Command Team on repair viability when required
• 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
• Strip & repair accident damaged fleet using modern methodology
• Work at any of the Police workshops on a short‑ or longer‑term assignment, 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
• The nature of the role requires the post holder to undertake annual health assessments

Skills And Experience

• Must possess a City & Guilds/NVQ 3 in Motor Vehicle Body Repairs
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience following an indentured apprenticeship ideally in a main dealer outlet
• Must possess a full driving licence
• Must undertake and pass a Force Driving Assessment
• Be prepared to undergo role‑specific training when required

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 (yhrn.police)
• 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

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