Vehicle Maintenance Volunteer in Guildford

Vehicle maintenance volunteers will assist in ensuring that police vehicles are maintained, equipped and presented to a professional standard.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and undertaking basic maintenance checks on police vehicles (e.g. oil, tyre pressure etc.) which will supplement the system of checks that are already in place
• Updating inventories of vehicle equipment and maintaining the vehicle kit to the required standards
• Reporting any damage and/or loss of vehicle equipment
• Highlighting any issues with vehicles to the attention of a supervisor
• Moving vehicles from one location to another (occasionally)

Skills & Experience

Volunteers should demonstrate strong attention to detail and possess good communication skills. They will be asked to work independently as well as with others so initiative and team-working skills will be important. Volunteers will need to hold a full current driving licence. It would be desirable if this licence included the D1 category as well as C1, but this is not essential. Previous experience of vehicle maintenance would be advantageous but again is not essential.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Experience policing first-hand
• Meet new people and teams
• Learn and develop your skills
• Support your local community

We will reimburse any travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering and we have recognition schemes in place for us to formally show our appreciation for your service. As a police support volunteer you will have access to financial and mental well-being guidance and support, discounts for everyday spend, our on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs. Volunteering with us will also allow you to apply for other voluntary and paid positions within the Force.

Further Information

Line Management: Volunteers will be supervised by the Police Sergeant within the Volunteering Team.

Location: Volunteers will be based within the Volunteering Team at Surrey Police Headquarters.

Minimum Commitment: Volunteers will be asked to commit two to three hours per week.

Pre-Volunteering Clearance (including vetting): All applicants who wish to volunteer or work within Surrey Police are subject to a security check (known as vetting). Successful applicants for this volunteer position will be vetted to the level required to access relevant information and ICT systems within Surrey Police.

Training: Volunteers will be provided with an introduction to Surrey Police and a local induction. In addition, volunteers will need to complete the relevant police driving assessment to enable them to move police vehicles. Volunteers will be supported by the police officers and staff within the Volunteering Team.

Diversity Statement: We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all. We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement. We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

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