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The world of policing offers a remarkably diverse range of career paths, each playing a vital role in keeping communities safe and operations running smoothly. From dedicated frontline officers responding to incidents, to highly trained specialists tackling complex challenges, to the essential police staff providing behind-the-scenes support, every role makes a difference. No matter your skill set or interest, there’s a place to thrive and grow. Explore below to hear directly from team members as they share their unique journeys, responsibilities, and the passion that drives their work every day.

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Job Title: Vehicle Technician – HC622385

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: Scale 6, £36,247.00 – £38,329.00  per annum which includes a £4000.00 market supplement. Plus overtime opportunities. 

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week (The hours of work are Monday to Friday (08.00 – 16.30 Monday to Thursday and Friday 08.00 – 16.00).

About the Role
We’re on the lookout for a friendly, enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Transport Department.  Is this you?

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Transport Department are seeking skilled highly motivated Vehicle Technicians to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various vehicles. The Vehicle Technician should have a strong mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills to ensure internal customer satisfaction. The staff, officers and volunteers of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police are here so that the people we serve, their families and our communities are safer. To deliver our quality public service, it is vital we can call upon our dynamic Police Fleet.

The successful applicant must be able to work under pressure and unsupervised on a variety of cars and vans, including vehicles fitted with police equipment. You must be capable of carrying out the repair process, from fault finding right through to completion, and all vehicle repairs and maintenance to our police fleet should be carried out to a high standard.

We also have Vehicle Technicians roles available in Winchester and Fareham, please visit or vacancies page for details.

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Advancing Equity Through Representation: Our Commitment to Inclusive Policing


We invite you to explore our Positive Action Career Hub to learn more about the tailored support we offer. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary serves a wide range of communities across an extensive geographic area, and it is essential that our workforce reflects this diversity to foster a truly engaging and effective organisation.

Research has consistently shown that certain groups, particularly individuals from under-represented backgrounds or those with protected characteristics, may face barriers to entry or progression within organisations. To address these inequalities, we actively implement positive action measures designed to support individuals throughout recruitment and career development.

Our dedicated Positive Action Team is committed to promoting equity and inclusion, working to ensure that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary continues to grow as a fair, diverse, and representative police force.