Volunteer Vehicle and Cycle Maintenance Support Assistant - HIOWC306

Job Title: Volunteer Vehicle & Cycle Maintenance Support Assistant – HIOWC306

Location: Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Isle of Wight

Salary: Volunteer

Hours: 2 hours per week

Help Keep Our Police Fleet Operational

Are you practical, reliable, and take pride in high standards? We’re looking for a Volunteer Vehicle and Cycle Maintenance Assistant to play a vital role in maintaining our police fleet and supporting frontline operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of the team, your responsibilities may include:

• Carrying out regular cleaning and basic checks on police vehicles (such as oil levels and tyre pressure)
• Maintaining and monitoring vehicle equipment and inventory
• Reporting any damage, loss, or faults promptly and ensuring kit meets required standards
• Escalating vehicle issues to your line manager where needed
• Transporting vehicles to and from workshops for servicing and repair
• Supporting workshop teams with the delivery and collection of parts
• Delivering and positioning Public Support Unit (PSU) vans at planned locations
• Cleaning and performing basic checks on police cycles
• Coordinating vehicle cleaning at approved external sites
• Providing a consistent, reliable, and high-quality service at all times

Please see our full Role Profile for full details.

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive and dependable individual
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks efficiently
• A team player who can also work independently
• A full, valid driving licence (essential) which must include C1 and D1 (should you wish to assist with PSU van mobilisations)

Desirable Skills

Previous experience of presenting vehicles to a high standard

Competencies and Personal Qualities

We are Emotionally Aware Level 1

We Collaborate Level 1

Values

For assistance in applying for this role, please see our Candidate Guidance for Completing an Application Form.

About us

For further information about this role, or if you have any queries, please contact the Police Recruitment Team on police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 02380 451611.