Salary:

The starting salary is £43,294, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £40,366 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £42,071. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location:

Belvedere and Ponton Road

Fleet Services keeps the Met on the move. Making sure that the police can be quick to detect, respond to and prevent crime, in a way that builds public trust and confidence. Serving the UK’s most diverse city, we have over 220 different vehicles to support all operational commands. These include armed response vehicles, HGVs, patrol cars, motorbikes and pedal cycles. We strive for a fleet that is safer, smarter and cleaner.

As a Quality Technician, you’ll help uphold fleet quality by shaping processes, inspecting vehicles, guiding suppliers, and sharing expertise across the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Quality Processes and Procedures – Support the team lead in developing, maintaining, and improving quality processes and procedures across MPS workshops and suppliers.
• Quality Inspections – Conduct regular inspections and investigations on vehicles and equipment, both internally and at supplier sites (PSPs, body shops), working with staff who performed the work.
• Coaching and Guidance – Visit PSPs and body shops to coach on required standards and inspection protocols, providing technical support as needed.
• MOT Testing – Maintain MOT tester status and stay current with industry standards to support quality control.
• Inspections and Investigations – Assist with SII inspections and investigations, identifying and recording vehicle-related issues.
• Data, Information and Reporting – Complete and verify reports and data entries; ensure others’ inputs are accurate in MPS systems, escalating issues to the team lead when necessary.
• Wider Asset Assurance – Support the Maintenance and Quality team in fleet asset assurance activities on and off MPS sites, including travel.
• Development/Training – Own personal development and stay updated on relevant standards and legislation.
• Support Colleagues – Share knowledge and skills with apprentices and less technical staff.

To apply for this position, you will need the following professional qualifications, skills and experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Fleet Services – Understands fleet operations and service delivery.
• Maintenance and Repair – Proficient in all vehicle platforms and systems (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical) across makes. Skilled in maintenance procedures, safety assessments, warranty processes, diagnostics, and workshop equipment use and calibration.
• Police Equipment – Knowledge of police warning systems, surveillance tech, specialist conversions, and unique onboard equipment.
• Health & Safety – Familiar with HSG261, roadside repair safety, COSHH, and relevant industry regulations.
• Prioritise Work – Able to adapt and prioritise tasks to meet changing demands.
• Accountability – Demonstrates drive, resilience, and responsibility in challenging situations.
• Communication – Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Problem Solving – Works independently or collaboratively with a methodical, thorough approach to resolving issues.

Experience

• Industry experience – at least 4 years relevant experience within the vehicle maintenance and repair industry
• Certifications/Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance and repair (or equivalent).
• Manufacturers – Working with a wide range of manufacturers

Benefits

You’ll also enjoy the kind of great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers. These include:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, gradually increasing with your length of service
• A civil service pension arrangement, with a choice between the Alpha and the Partnership pension schemes
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Career pathways with progression opportunities

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 21st October 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 1 week after the closing date.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1 week after hiring manager review.