Full job description Job title : Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship
Vacancy ID : 14125
Postcode : DA17 6BT
Recruitment Advisor : Arif Shah
Recruiter email :
address : Paragon Workshop
Hourly rate : £13.31
Programme Name : Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Light Vehicle Standard (Level 3)
Anticipated Interview Date : 2026-11-09 00:00:00
Anticipated start date : 2026-11-23 00:00:00
Employer description : The complex needs of modern policing requires a wide range of vehicle types. We operate a fleet of over 5,200 assets on the road and river, as well as over 1,000 pedal cycles. London is the most complex and diverse city in the UK, and our fleet is reflective of that. We currently have over 220 different types of vehicles supporting all operational commands including armed response vehicles, HGVs, patrol cars, motorbikes and pedal cycles.
Job description :
The police vehicle fleet is an important physical asset. It enables officers and staff to do their job, carries key equipment required, and provides safe transportation for the public / prisoners.
The role of Fleet Services is to keep the Met mobile, ensuring we can detect, respond to, and prevent crime whilst building public trust and confidence. Fleet Services are committed to leading with innovation, responsibility and environmental consciousness, striving for a fleet that is safer, smarter and cleaner, with a focused approach as follows:
1 - We will manage responsibly to deliver an excellent service and achieve value for money
2 - We will deliver strategies to manage the fleet efficiently and effectively
3 - We will deliver a fit-for-purpose, flexible and available fleet
*Apprenticeship scheme - Fulfil the requirements of the apprenticeship work-based training programme to achieve an industry-recognised qualification and gain essential skills, knowledge and experience of supporting policing work and helping to make London safe. Undertake the training and assessment required under the apprenticeship training plan.
*Maintenance and Repair Activity - Support Fleet Services’ covert and specialist fleet by undertaking hands on activity to repair and maintain vehicles. Support the Vehicle Technicians and Technical Supervisors to maintain the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Maintain personal performance and productivity levels to the standards defined by the department.
*Learning focus - Learn and develop the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge required within the discipline. Attend local briefings and relevant training courses as required and to keep conversant with latest technology with the use of further education facilities.
*Quality focus - Undertake all aspects of work to meet departmental quality standards. Ensure workplace and college based development is in line with all relevant performance criteria.
*Health & Safety and cleanliness - Maintain all personal equipment, work area and accommodation to ensure it remains in a usable condition. Take primary responsibility for own health and safety and of others, implement and comply with all Health & Safety training and / or requirements and wear the correct personal protective equipment for each task.

Brief Overview of the Vacancy : Inspiro Learning is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Metropolitan Police Service - Paragon. We at Inspiro are looking for passionate people ready to kickstart their career in automotive to join our Apprenticeship Programme.
Qualifications required : • Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English at Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2
Personal Qualities : • TeamWork
Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Self Motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Passionate
• Driven
• Inquisitive
Things to consider : Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications