Fleet Technician (Mechanic)- Newtown/Aberystwyth

Force  Dyfed Powys Police

Role Type  Police Staff

Business area / Department  Fleet

Location  Newtown/Aberystwyth

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  23 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 Newtown. However, there is flexibility for the successful candidate to be based in Aberystwyth if preferred, with an occasional requirement to travel to Newtown as and when required (a force vehicle can be used for commuting to Newtown for those based in Aberystwyth).

This role is also being advertised as a separate vacancy in Carmarthen. 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.