At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage retention, release, and disposal of seized vehicles under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.
- Company: Join Operation Wolverine, part of GMP’s Transport Policing and Crime Command focused on road safety.
- Benefits: Be part of a team contributing to Vision Zero, aiming to eliminate road casualties by 2040.
- Other info: Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, based at Urmston Police Station.
- Why this job: This role directly impacts community safety and helps prevent serious harm on Greater Manchester roads.
- Qualifications: Legal knowledge related to vehicle retention and disposal is essential for this position.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join Operation Wolverine - Part of GMP’s Transport Policing and Crime Command (TPACC). Operation Wolverine is now recruiting into newly established roles following a successful pilot and welcomes applications to be part of a specialist, intelligence-led operation focused on tackling uninsured and unlicensed driving. This is a chance to be part of a team that plays a critical role in protecting communities and supporting Vision Zero—Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s strategy to eliminate deaths and life-changing injuries on the region’s roads by 2040. This is a demanding but highly rewarding forward-facing role—your decisions and actions will directly reduce risk on the roads, protect communities across Greater Manchester, and help prevent serious harm and save lives.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the retention, release, and disposal of seized vehicles under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
- Applying legal knowledge and understanding to ensure decisions are lawful, proportionate, and defensible.
- Supporting an intelligence-led operation tackling uninsured and unlicensed driving, with a focus on repeat offenders.
- Contributing to public safety and harm reduction, aligning with Vision Zero to reduce road casualties.
- Engaging with the public and partners, using strong communication skills to resolve queries and handle disputes effectively.
Operation Wolverine are based at Urmston Police Station and operate Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am and 6pm. If you are interested in applying for this role and have any questions, please get in touch via TPACC@gmp.police.uk.
Vehicle Retention and Disposal Officer - (TPACC). in Manchester employer: Greater Manchester Police
Operation Wolverine is dedicated to tackling uninsured and unlicensed driving in Greater Manchester. Employees contribute to public safety and engage with the community. The mission aligns with Vision Zero, aiming to eliminate road fatalities by 2040.
