Vehicle Installation Technician Ref. 3702

MI5 - The Security Service

Manchester, UK

On-Site

Expires: Expiring in less than 4 weeks

Flexible

£41,775 per year

Job summary

The role
As a Vehicle Installation Technician, you’ll work with a wide range of operational vehicles, fitting them with state-of-the-art technology. Far from your usual automotive role, this isn’t about fixing engines or running diagnostics. Instead, you’ll safely and securely install specialist equipment that supports vital surveillance work.

You enjoy finding better ways to do things, and here you’ll have ample opportunities to do just that. Whether you’re testing electrical systems or refining build standards, you’ll play a key role in enhancing how the team operates. That same proactive mindset carries through when you’re working independently on projects, contributing to design, fabrication, planning, and installation at every stage. You’ll also communicate clearly with customers to understand what they need, ways of working and potential areas of improvement.

Based in a workshop within a close-knit team, you'll enjoy a friendly and collaborative working environment, as well as support from the wider department. Though remote working isn’t an option for this role, there is some flexibility around start and finish times - we understand the importance of a work-life balance, and we’ll support you with yours.

Job description

About you
You’ll be an adaptable and effective problem-solver. Whether you’ve worked on cars, trains, or even rollercoasters, your background in engineering, electrical systems, or vehicle mechanics has given you an understanding of how things work. It also means you understand how to clearly read and understand wiring and circuitry diagrams.

You’ll either hold a City & Guilds qualification in engineering, electrical systems, or vehicle mechanical systems, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience over the years. You’ll also need a minimum of a Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualification in English Language and Maths at Grade 4/C or above. You see development as an ongoing journey, and you’re ready to engage fully in our programme of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Along with a full UK driving licence, you’ll also need to complete and pass both a driving and a medical assessment. This is a physical, hands-on role where you’ll be working on vehicles in a range of positions. There’ll be some lifting of equipment, and you’ll be working in environments that require care and awareness. Of course, full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided, but it’s important you feel confident working in this setting.

You’re an effective communicator and collaborator, but you’re equally comfortable working independently when needed. You bring curiosity, initiative, and a genuine desire to keep growing – all qualities that will help you thrive in a team that’s always evolving.

Training and development
We know this might be a role unlike any you’ve done before, so you’ll be supported from day one. Your induction will be tailored to your experience and may include shadowing technicians, learning our systems and processes, and getting up to speed with health and safety, our policies, and how we work as a team.

As you progress, you’ll develop skills in electrics, fabrication, installation and other appropriate areas, alongside an understanding of engineering compliance, project work, stakeholder communication and vehicle-based training (as necessary).

Where needed, we’ll support you in gaining qualifications in electrical installation, welding, or further engineering training.

Person specification

We’re Disability Confident
MI5 is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as Offer of an Interview.) To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are:

pre-screening questions, which will ensure you meet our initial eligibility to apply
a City & Guilds qualification in engineering, electrical systems, or vehicle mechanical systems, or equivalent qualification/ experience
a full UK Driving Licence – driving is a requirement of the role
a minimum of Grade 4/C in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent
to meet the minimum pass mark on your motivation for the role and the organisation

There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best, see our website for information on reasonable adjustments we can offer.

Benefits

Rewards and benefits
You’ll receive a starting salary of £41,775 plus other benefits including:

25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
dedicated development budget
interest-free season ticket loan
excellent pension scheme
cycle to work scheme
facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
paid parental and adoption leave

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

What to expect
Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:

1. Application sift, which will assess your motivation for the role, the organisation and your relevant experience
2. Assessment centre, comprised of a competency interview (including technical questions), and a practical test where you can demonstrate the skills required for the role
3. If successful, you’ll receive a conditional offer of employment subject to vetting
4. You will also need to undergo and pass a medical assessment prior to receiving a final offer of employment

Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Salary range

£41,775 per year