Fleet Vehicle Electrician
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,333 to £34,662 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Benefits including 18.7% employer pension contribution. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sowton, Exeter |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Devon and Cornwall Police |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7068 |
Summary
Fleet Services are responsible for maintaining Force vehicles across Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Our mission is to provide a safe, reliable and efficient vehicle fleet that meets the demands of operational policing.
We operate four workshops across Devon and Cornwall and are now seeking an Auto Electrician to join our workshop at Sowton, Exeter.
You will deliver a prompt, efficient and high-quality auto electrical repair and maintenance service, helping to maximise vehicle availability and ensure all assets remain safe, reliable, legally compliant and fit for purpose.
Key responsibilities include:
Diagnosing and repairing auto electrical faults across a wide range of vehicles and equipment
Carrying out planned and reactive auto electrical maintenance
Completing all associated documentation accurately and on time
Ensuring work is completed in line with health and safety standards and manufacturer guidance
Why Join Devon & Cornwall Police Fleet Services?
This isn’t just a job – it’s a career. Many of our technicians have over 30 years’ service, which speaks volumes about the environment and culture we offer:
Clean, warm, safe and well-equipped workshops
Work completed to the highest standard, not to a customer’s budget
Safety always comes before profit – no bonus schemes, just pride in doing the job right
Excellent work–life balance: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
No scheduled weekend working
Optional overtime paid at an enhanced rate
Flexi-time, all Bank Holidays, and generous annual leave entitlement
Death in service benefit for peace of mind
All specialist tools provided
Personal tools and toolboxes insured and replaced if broken
Apply today and discover why our people choose to stay!
You should be able to demonstrate:
Workshop experience in automotive electrical disciplines
Good understanding of health and safety within auto electrical work
Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and their practical application
Full, valid UK driving licence
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Want to know more about this role?
If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager: Emma Edwards - Fleet Safety and Compliance Manager
Email Address: emma.edwards@dorset.pnn.police.uk
What you get if you join us:
A competitive salary with yearly increments.
25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
Company sick pay.
Competitive local government pension scheme.
Job related equipment, as required.
Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
Development and training opportunities.
Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
We operate four workshops across Devon and Cornwall and are now seeking an Auto Electrician to join our workshop at Sowton, Exeter.
You will deliver a prompt, efficient and high-quality auto electrical repair and maintenance service, helping to maximise vehicle availability and ensure all assets remain safe, reliable, legally compliant and fit for purpose.
Key responsibilities include:
Diagnosing and repairing auto electrical faults across a wide range of vehicles and equipment
Carrying out planned and reactive auto electrical maintenance
Completing all associated documentation accurately and on time
Ensuring work is completed in line with health and safety standards and manufacturer guidance
Why Join Devon & Cornwall Police Fleet Services?
This isn’t just a job – it’s a career. Many of our technicians have over 30 years’ service, which speaks volumes about the environment and culture we offer:
Clean, warm, safe and well-equipped workshops
Work completed to the highest standard, not to a customer’s budget
Safety always comes before profit – no bonus schemes, just pride in doing the job right
Excellent work–life balance: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
No scheduled weekend working
Optional overtime paid at an enhanced rate
Flexi-time, all Bank Holidays, and generous annual leave entitlement
Death in service benefit for peace of mind
All specialist tools provided
Personal tools and toolboxes insured and replaced if broken
Apply today and discover why our people choose to stay!
You should be able to demonstrate:
Workshop experience in automotive electrical disciplines
Good understanding of health and safety within auto electrical work
Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and their practical application
Full, valid UK driving licence
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Want to know more about this role?
If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager: Emma Edwards - Fleet Safety and Compliance Manager
Email Address: emma.edwards@dorset.pnn.police.uk
What you get if you join us:
A competitive salary with yearly increments.
25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
Company sick pay.
Competitive local government pension scheme.
Job related equipment, as required.
Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
Development and training opportunities.
Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.