Fleet Technician (Mechanic)- Carmarthen

Force Dyfed Powys Police

Role Type Police Staff

Business area / Department Fleet

Location Carmarthen, Headquarters

Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Fixed

Grade E

Salary £32,613-£35,772

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37

Type of Contract Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required? 1

Interview Date 22 July 2026

Closing Date 29/06/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Fleet Technician in the Fleet Services Department.

Please note that the base location for this role is Carmarthen Headquarters. This role is also being advertised as a separate vacancy in Newtown. Please ensure that you submit an application against the correct location you wish to be considered for.

What you will be doing?

To service, repair, diagnose and commission Fleet vehicles in an efficient and timely manner, supporting operational policing and
departmental requirements.
Role Specific Tasks:
1. To service and repair Force vehicles to meet MOT and Dyfed Powys Police standards.
2. To fabricate and repair vehicles and install specialist electronic equipment to meet operational requirements.
3. To commission and decommission vehicles so the Fleet standards are maintained.

If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the attachment below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile).

Please also refer to the candidate guidance link below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.

What can you expect?

* All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join

* 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays

* Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)

* Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes

* Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)

* Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.

* Pension scheme

* Staff Support Networks

* Flexible working opportunities

* Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.

* Sick pay provisions

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Diversity and Welsh language

Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.

We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.

Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.

We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English